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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

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Brute-force attacks, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Business Logic, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Test Case, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Systems Reliability & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Network Modeling and Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Bayesian Network, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Probability Distribution

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Strategic Edge Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Application Servers, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, File Systems, Debugging, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Español: Google Cloud
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations : AI CERTs
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection : LearnQuest
  • Python for Security: Packt
  • Software Security Testing: Packt
  • AI Systems Reliability & Security: Coursera
  • Network Modeling and Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Strategic Edge Security Management: LearnQuest

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