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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


  • P

    Packt

    Switching, Routing, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Python Programming, Feature Engineering

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Web Services, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Data Management, Security Management, Encryption, Security Software, Data Sharing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Data Access, Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Security, Governance & DevOps

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Web Applications, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    QoS for Newer Network Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Service Level, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, OAuth, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.7 (812) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications

    ★ 4.4 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards, Regulatory Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Switching, Routing, and Network Services: Packt
  • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Security, Governance & DevOps: Microsoft
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Managing Network Traffic with QoS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud

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