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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

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Engineering, Information Technology Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Security Controls, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (2.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Governance, Information Management, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Interface and Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Vulnerability, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Encryption, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security

    ★ 4.7 (59K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Timelines, Change Control, Scheduling, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Dependency Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Workflow Management, Product Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data, Privacy and AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Integrity, Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

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

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

  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec
  • AWS: Network Management and Operations: Whizlabs
  • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Asset Security: Packt
  • IoT Security: Interface and Data Security: CertNexus
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network: Google Cloud
  • Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling: EDUCBA

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