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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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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Studies, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    401 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Governance, Information Management, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Interface and Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Encryption, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Switching, Routing, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Web Services, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript Security: Infosec
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • Asset Security: Packt
  • Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network: Google Cloud
  • IoT Security: Interface and Data Security: CertNexus
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Switching, Routing, and Network Services: Packt

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