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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


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    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Security Testing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Application Management

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Private Cloud, Network Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, AI Workflows, Cloud Management, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Identity & Security – Introduction to PKI

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Network Planning And Design, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Management, Private Cloud, Network Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Management, Email Security

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Distributed Query Optimization and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Incident Management, Security Controls, Multi-Cloud, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Reusability, Databases, Agile Methodology, Exploitation techniques, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: Starweaver
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies: Packt
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Digital Identity & Security – Introduction to PKI: Packt
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Distributed Query Optimization and Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera

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