Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, IT General Controls (ITGC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Network Administration, Security Software, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Microservices, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Security, Network Security, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), Network Security, Service Level, Incident Management, Configuration Management, Software-Defined Networking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Resource Planning, Business Analysis, Data Loss Prevention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Cloud Platforms, Data Security, Cloud Services, Financial Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Architecture, Real Time Data, Enterprise Application Management, Microsoft 365, Data Loss Prevention, Business Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Collaboration, Compliance Management, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months