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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    SkillUp

    Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Infrastructure Security, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Malware Protection, Security Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Security Testing, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Web Servers

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, IT Automation

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    TOTAL CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) v15

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Display Devices, Virtual Machines, General Networking, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Network Support, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2: Packt
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty: Whizlabs
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt

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