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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (288) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, AI literacy, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Versioning, Programming Principles, Software Design

    ★ 4.5 (195) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Practical Privacy for Products and Services

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.6 (860) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring Data Repositories

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Spring Boot, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Access, Restful API, Web Services, Data Management

    ★ 3.9 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    ChatGPT Workspace Agents for Teams

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Scalability, Automation, AI Security, Generative AI, Team Collaboration, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cloud Native & IaC Management

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Hardening, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI, Microsoft Azure, Containerization, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Cryptographic Protocols

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    What Is Cybersecurity?

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Web Presence, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Management, Branding, Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education: IBM
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Practical Privacy for Products and Services: Madecraft
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spring Data Repositories: LearnQuest
  • ChatGPT Workspace Agents for Teams: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Cloud Native & IaC Management: Microsoft
  • What Is Cybersecurity?: Kennesaw State University

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