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.

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

University of Colorado Boulder
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

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

Macquarie University
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

Microsoft
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
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

EC-Council
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

Cisco Learning and Certifications
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

Cisco Learning and Certifications
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

Google Cloud
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

University of Minnesota
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

University of California, Irvine
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