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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, MarTech, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Security Controls, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Model Deployment, Safety and Security, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authorization (Computing), Gemini, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Data Security, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, AI Workflows, Data Access, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Case Studies, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Solution Architecture, Business Logic, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Service Management, Scripting, Document Management, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Automation, No-Code Development, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Scalability, TCP/IP, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Gmail, Google Workspace, Data Management, Data Security, Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Management, Document Management, Data Import/Export, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Compliance Reporting, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks