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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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    Packt

    App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ansible, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Application Security, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Firewall, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Identity & Security – Introduction to PKI

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Key Management, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Administration, Network Routing, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Azure Active Directory, Anomaly Detection, Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Understanding ISO Security Standards for Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Controls, System Implementation, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Threat Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Data Security, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Database Architecture and Administration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Remote Access Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Key Management, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, IT Security Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Digital Identity & Security – Introduction to PKI: Packt
  • How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies: Packt
  • SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Packt
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Understanding ISO Security Standards for Your Organization: Codio
  • Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers: Packt
  • Azure: Compute, Storage, and Database Security: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft

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