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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Communications, Interactive Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Intranet, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Technical Support and Services, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, Web Servers, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Protocols, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Informatics, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UiPath

    Agentic prompt engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Automation, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Samsung

    Samsung Customer Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management, Product Knowledge, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Data Governance, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Microsoft 365, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Copilot, Encryption, Authentications

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP)

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Secure Coding, Security Controls, HTML and CSS, UI Components

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): Packt
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud: Google Cloud
  • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
  • Agentic prompt engineering: UiPath
  • Samsung Customer Care Essentials: Samsung

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