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Network Security Courses

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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing, Monitoring, and Scaling Kubernetes Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Unix, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    359 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging, Encryption

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: DP-600 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Dataflow, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Management, Data Science, Workflow Management, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Warehouse Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, Cybersecurity, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Networking and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Securing, Monitoring, and Scaling Kubernetes Clusters : LearnQuest
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: DP-600 Exam Prep: Edureka
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM

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