• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Network Security

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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, Linux Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Network Load Balancer

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Amazon Web Services, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Scalability, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Servers, Distributed Computing, Control Panels

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Threat Management, Encryption, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Patch Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.9 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, General Networking, Professionalism

    ★ 4.6 (894) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Total Seminars

    systemd, Containers & Linux Security

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.5 (658) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Architecture & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Web Applications, Middleware, Servers, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Routing Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
1…313233…635

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

  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Getting Started with Network Load Balancer: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • systemd, Containers & Linux Security: Total Seminars
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Security Architecture & Operations: Packt
  • Information Security Awareness: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok