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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


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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Servers, Servers, Network Model, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Application Management, User Accounts, Security Strategy, Security Engineering, Systems Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Public Works, Supply Chain, Pollution Prevention, Economic Development

    ★ 3.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Security: A Comprehensive Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance

    ★ 4.7 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Program Development, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Linear Algebra

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Authentications

    Intermediate · 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

  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest
  • Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers: Google Cloud
  • GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • Security: A Comprehensive Approach: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Computer Security and Systems Management: University of Colorado System
  • Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python: Packt

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