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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

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, Systems Architecture, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Master of Science in Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Information Privacy, Key Management, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Malware Protection, Statistical Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4: Pearson
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access: Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson

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