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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


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Networking, Record Keeping, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Linux Administration, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Cybersecurity, Network Security

    ★ 4.3 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Experience, Mockups, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, User Flows, Software Design Documents

    ★ 4 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Back-End Web Development, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cloud Management, Information Technology Architecture, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Banking Liquidity Risk & Treasury Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Contingency Planning, Market Liquidity, Bank Regulations, Crisis Management, Banking, Financial Regulation, Credit Risk, Commercial Banking, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Stress Management, Operations Management, Key Management, IT Management, Planning, Operations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Scalable Node.js: Advanced Patterns & Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, API Gateway, Redis, Cloud Deployment, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Development Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Tactics, Ethics, and Future Trends in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Service Recovery, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Employee Engagement, Earned Media, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Complaint Resolution, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Dataflow, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Testing, Software Architecture, Middleware, Test Tools, Development Testing, System Testing, Test Engineering, Scalability, Microservices, Web Development, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Customer Analytics & Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Brand Awareness, Surveys, Survey Creation, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, A/B Testing, AI Product Strategy, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.5 (130) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, Risking

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

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

  • Threat Response: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World: IBM
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • Banking Liquidity Risk & Treasury Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Scalable Node.js: Advanced Patterns & Integration: Packt
  • Tactics, Ethics, and Future Trends in Social Media Marketing: Sage Publications
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques: Johns Hopkins University
  • Node.js Patterns: Streams, Design Patterns, and Testing: Packt

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