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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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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, AI Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management, Wireless Networks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Network Infrastructure, Security Awareness, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Hardening, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture & Network Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Computer Security, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Protocols, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français: Google Cloud
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep: Packt
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
  • Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security: AI CERTs

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