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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


  • U

    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
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Neural Network Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Unsupervised Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Markov Model

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Network Visualization and Intervention

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Social Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Network Model, Database Theory, Diagram Design, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Impact, Human Factors, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Network Routing, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    The Learning Innovation Network

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design, Infographics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Improving Network Performance I

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Technology Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Advanced Neural Network Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • Network Visualization and Intervention: Johns Hopkins University
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Learning Innovation Network: Politecnico di Milano
  • Blockchain Security: Infosec
  • Improving Network Performance I: Google Cloud
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec

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