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.

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Information Privacy, Key Management, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Statistical Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Incident Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Virtual Networking, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks