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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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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Switching, Routing, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, General Networking, Automation, System Configuration, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Network Model, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Configuration Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Network Administration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Cyber Security Policies, Information Technology Operations, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    663 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Security+ 701

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Computer Security, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    651 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    4.4
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Network Connectivity Options

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Prompt Engineering Tools, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Switching, Routing, and Network Services: Packt
  • Ansible for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Network Foundations and Addressing: Packt
  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • Security Operations: ISC2
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • CompTIA Security+ 701: Infosec
  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University
  • AWS Network Connectivity Options: Amazon Web Services

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