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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Data Governance, Security Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, AI Security

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Application Design, Cloud Security, Security Testing, Application Development, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Containerization, Dependency Analysis, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review, Package and Software Management, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), Event Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Enterprise Security and Access Management in Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Key Management, Security Controls, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, User Accounts, YAML, Proxy Servers

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Gemini, Cyber Security Strategy

    ★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • AWS Security Governance at Scale: Amazon Web Services
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: STARWEAVER
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense: STARWEAVER
  • Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response: Packt
  • Enterprise Security and Access Management in Kubernetes: Packt

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