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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Gemini, Cyber Security Strategy
★ 4.9 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Architecture Review, Secure Coding, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Key Management, Security Controls, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, User Accounts, YAML, Proxy Servers
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
★ 4.7 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Management, IT Automation, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring
★ 4.7 (724) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Microsoft 365, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management, Data Governance, Information Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, AI Security, Data Management, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Investigation, Data Security, Threat Management, Litigation Support, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Vendor Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management
★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Data Integration, Data Governance, Systems Architecture, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Real Time Data, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Application Design, Cloud Security, Security Testing, Application Development, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Containerization, Dependency Analysis, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, AI Workflows, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Test Automation, API Testing, Test Tools, Ajax, Software Testing, Scenario Testing, Restful API
★ 4.3 (10) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours