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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Safety Culture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, User Experience, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Usability, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Security, Employee Training, Information Privacy, Accountability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Automated Cyber Security Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Networking and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Ansible, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Hardening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cryptography, Key Management, File Systems, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Model, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Automated Cyber Security Incident Response: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Linux Networking and Security: Packt
  • Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security: Packt
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • The Embedded Linux Security Handbook: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest

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