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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Containerization, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Edureka

    Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Data Mapping, User Provisioning, Security Management, Data Storage Technologies, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring

    ★ 3.8 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Litigation and Civil Justice, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD

    ★ 4.7 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, User Provisioning, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, Network Security, Security Controls, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Nginx

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Alex Genadinik

    Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, USB, Payment Systems, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS: Edureka
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson

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