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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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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Total Seminars

    Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Operations, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security and Troubleshooting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Information Technology, Security Software, Malware Protection, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Infosec

    ChatGPT for Offensive Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Network Security, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    920 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS Security – Encryption Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing: Total Seminars
  • Security and Troubleshooting Essentials: Packt
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
  • ChatGPT for Offensive Security: Infosec
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University

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