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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with 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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Enterprise Security and Access Management in Kubernetes

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on 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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Apache Kafka: Security and Event-Driven Systems

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Practices in Application Security

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cypress end to end testing and intercepting network call

    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

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

  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms: SkillUp
  • Enterprise Security and Access Management in Kubernetes: Packt
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management: Whizlabs
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Apache Kafka: Security and Event-Driven Systems: KodeKloud
  • Advanced Practices in Application Security: STARWEAVER

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