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.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Azure Active Directory, Data Store, Authentications, Application Performance Management, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, NoSQL, Redis, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Containerization, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Generative AI Agents, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Security Controls, OAuth, Cloud Computing, Threat Management
★ 4.6 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Secure Coding, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, CI/CD
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fraud detection, AI Security, AI Personalization, Financial Trading, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, Financial Services, Risk Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Mitigation, Finance, Case Studies, Innovation, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Private Cloud, Network Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, AI Workflows, Cloud Management, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Application Security, Database Architecture and Administration, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Machines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cloud Management
★ 4.5 (158) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle
★ 4.7 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy
★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Virtual Networking, SAP Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Governance
★ 4.8 (471) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management
★ 4.6 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks