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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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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Share, Market Analysis, Network Model, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Vulnerability Assessments, Data Validation, Vulnerability Management, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Collaborative Software, Audit Working Papers, Security Controls, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing: IE Business School
  • Bitcoin Security Foundations : AI CERTs
  • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera

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