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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


  • I

    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API), Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Query Languages, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

    ★ 4.5 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Data Integration, Model Optimization, SQL

    ★ 4.6 (9.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (6.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google

    Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cryptography

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Model Training, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.9 (43K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Database Administration, Information Technology, Customer Service

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Mastering Application Performance Monitoring in AppDynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Application Performance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Anomaly Detection, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Measurement, Devops Tools, Operational Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    CompTIA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Scenario Testing, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Information Technology, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Simulations, System Support, General Networking, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Operating Systems

    ★ 3.3 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Final Cut Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Motion Graphics, Knowledge of Apple Software, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Animations, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Editing, Content Management, File Management, Color Matching, Timelines, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    ★ 4.4 (229) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PySpark, Prompt Engineering Tools, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    ★ 4.6 (169) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (336) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM IT Support: IBM
  • Mastering Application Performance Monitoring in AppDynamics: Coursera
  • CompTIA Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • Mastering Final Cut Pro: LearnQuest
  • IBM AI Engineering: IBM

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