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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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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security, Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Software Development, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Load Balancing, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Test Script Development, Scripting, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Cloud Hosting, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Authentications, Encryption, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    EDUCBA

    Developing Secure IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Security Testing, System Configuration, Hardening, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • TOTAL - CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst (CS0-003): Packt
  • Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt
  • Protection of Information Assets: Packt
  • Azure Identity and Networking Essentials: Microsoft
  • Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Protection of Information Assets: Whizlabs
  • Developing Secure IoT Applications: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt

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