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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, File Management, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Cloud Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Scripting, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Data Centers, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Configuration Management, Change Control, Digital Forensics, Scenario Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Secure Coding, Authentications, OAuth, Software Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Application Design, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Software, Software Development, Data Validation, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Database Development, Databases, Stored Procedure, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Database Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), MySQL, Database Design, Security Controls, Data Access, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Ansible, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Operating System Administration, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Hardening
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks