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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


  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Threat Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Email Security, User Accounts, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Hardening, AI literacy, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, Server Administration, User Provisioning, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Providing Customers Internet Connectivity using BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Architecture, Distributed Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Performance Management, Cloud-Native Computing, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Application Design, Internet Of Things, Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Analytics, Systems Design, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Big Data, Statistical Reporting, Cloud Engineering, Data Visualization, Cloud Security, Cloud Services

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Master Containerization with AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, AWS CloudFormation, Security Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    pfSense 2.4.4: Open Source Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Remote Access Systems, Hardening, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Deep Dive into Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Quantum computing, Information Privacy, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Scalable Deployment and DevOps for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scalability, Test Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Cyber Threats and Digital Hygiene Risk: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Detect & Respond to Mobile AI Threats: Coursera
  • Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I: Packt
  • Providing Customers Internet Connectivity using BGP: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects: Packt
  • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages: Logical Operations
  • Master Containerization with AWS: Simplilearn
  • pfSense 2.4.4: Open Source Firewall: Packt
  • Deep Dive into Cryptography: Board Infinity

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