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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

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Information Assurance, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Network Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, OSI Models, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Proxy Servers

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Routing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Infrastructure

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    WLAN Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · 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

  • Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies: Packt
  • Cloud Network Security & Operations: LearnKartS
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Network Operations: Google
  • SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security: Coursera
  • Security Hardening: Google
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • WLAN Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

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