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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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    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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (69) · 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, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    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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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    KodeKloud

    Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities and Network Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cloud Services, AI Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management

    4.3 stars, 23 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (23) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google

    Security Hardening

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Software, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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