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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Platforms, Data Mapping, Safety Culture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Organizational Change, Cloud Solutions, Change Management, Continuous Deployment, People Management

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Linux, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Cyber Risk, Cloud Services, Exploitation techniques, General Networking, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (709) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    ★ 4.6 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Relational Databases, Scalability, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (389) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, ASP.NET, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Unit Testing, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Design, Design Software, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Memory Management, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software)

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Developing AI Applications on Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Process Driven Development, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.4 (978) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Smart Grid Technologies with Cloud Computing Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Network Protocols, Electrical Substation, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Management, Network Infrastructure, Interoperability, Operations Support Systems, Wireless Networks, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations and Strategies of Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Management, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Ethics, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Computing Platforms, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, General Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Hardware Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development: Packt
  • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Developing AI Applications on Azure: LearnQuest
  • Smart Grid Technologies with Cloud Computing Solutions: L&T EduTech

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