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.
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, User Accounts, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Configuration Management, AI Workflows, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Threat Management, Network Security, Systems Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Solution Architecture, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Case Studies, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Network Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Middleware, .NET Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), C# (Programming Language), API Design, Databases, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, Web Development, Microservices, Scalability, Development Environment, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Data Validation, Web Analytics, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Application Security, Software Documentation, Vulnerability Scanning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months