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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


  • T

    Total Seminars

    Network Security Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Switches, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Analysis, Hardware Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tests

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Culture, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 219 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (219) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Service Level, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Human Factors (Security), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Network Protocols, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Key Management, Wireless Networks

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    4.5 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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