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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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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Identify and Prioritize Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for applications and data

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Dataflow, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Live Streaming, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Scala Programming, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Group Policy, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Cloud Solutions, Threat Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    MS Teams – Security, Compliance, and Advanced Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Records Management, Cyber Security Policies, User Accounts, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Information Assurance, Event Monitoring, Legal Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Encryption, Cloud API, Security Awareness, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Authentications, Data Security, Hardening, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Persistence, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Application Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Maintainability, Dataflow, Application Deployment, Server Side, Web Applications, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Information Security Risk Management for ISO 27001/ISO 27002

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Scenario Testing, Asset Protection, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Security Command Center: Identify and Prioritize Risks: Google Cloud
  • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
  • Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security: LearnKartS
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • MS Teams – Security, Compliance, and Advanced Administration: Packt
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud - Português: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google

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