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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


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    Packt

    The Security Consultant's Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Legal Risk, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Regulatory Requirements, Management Consulting, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Business Planning, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security-Driven Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Threat Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Databases, Security Software, Software Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Software Security for Web Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Integrity, Server Side, Security Strategy, Package and Software Management, Patch Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Continuous Testing, Quality, Security, and Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, DevOps, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Security Testing, Test Automation, Quality Assurance, Application Security, Software Testing, AI Integrations, Continuous Monitoring, Continuous Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Devops Tools, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Model, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Offensive Security Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Security Engineering, CI/CD, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Software Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Systems Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Security Consultant's Handbook: Packt
  • Security-Driven Software Development: Packt
  • Software Security for Web Applications: Codio
  • Continuous Testing, Quality, Security, and Feedback: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Français: Google Cloud
  • Offensive Security Using Python: Packt
  • CSC: Software Security Essentials: CertNexus
  • Fundamentals of Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt

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