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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Performance Management, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, System Testing, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Strategy, Network Architecture, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Microsoft Windows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Enterprise and Infrastructure Security: New York University
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention: Microsoft
  • Advanced Security Architecture: Packt
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System

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