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.

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

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

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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
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

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

Google Cloud
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

Alex Genadinik
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