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: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, AI Integrations, Security Controls, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Risking, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Private Cloud, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, Cloud Solutions, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Security, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Application Management, Virtualization, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Security Controls, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months