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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Brand Management

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Security, Information Privacy, Anomaly Detection, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Debug, and Customize SQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Development, Databases, Debugging, Maintainability, Procedure Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (79) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, R (Software), Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AWS Cloudfront: Serve content from multiple S3 buckets

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Distributed Computing, Control Panels, System Configuration

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.9 (370) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Vulnerability Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Security Testing, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Dashboard Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Network Engineering, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales, Rapport Building, Value Propositions, Sales Pipelines, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, User Research, Sales Process, Persona Development, Cold Calling, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
  • Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy: Coursera
  • Automate, Debug, and Customize SQL Databases: Coursera
  • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • AWS Cloudfront: Serve content from multiple S3 buckets: Coursera
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Edureka
  • Foundations of Sales Success: LearnQuest

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