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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

    4.6
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    920 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Preprocessing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Project Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Building Network Virtualization with VMware NSX-T

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Load Balancing, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Protocols, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Network Engineering, Virtual Machines, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Systems, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Kubernetes, Firewall, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Gemini for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Building Network Virtualization with VMware NSX-T : Board Infinity
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Português Brasileiro : Google Cloud
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp

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