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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Firewall, Linux Servers, Cryptography, Linux, Operating System Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardening, Application Deployment, Computer Security, Security Controls, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Monitoring, Security Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability, Interoperability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Security Controls, Policy Development, Contract Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Key Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Hardening, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks