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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

    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
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    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

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    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

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Model, Technical Support and Services, Network Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Cisco Switching, IPv6, Security & Network Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Firewall, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Security, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cryptographic Protocols, Email Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    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
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    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
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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Networking & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Key Management, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Security Management, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: 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
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    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
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