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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Anomaly Detection, Advanced Analytics, Bayesian Network, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Markov Model, Simulation and Simulation Software, Predictive Analytics, Customer Engagement, Bayesian Statistics, Customer Retention, Autoencoders
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Planning And Design, Scalability, Configuration Management, Data Migration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Serverless Computing, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Management, Security Management, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Big Data, Analytics, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Performance Metric, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Store, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Databases, Capacity Management, Key Management, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Encryption
★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Web Language, Content Management Systems, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Data Ethics, Front-End Web Development, Intellectual Property, Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Recruitment, Computer Architecture, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Security Testing, API Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Hardening, Dependency Analysis, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Risk Analysis, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Hardening, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, People Development, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, Personal Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Branding, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, IT Management, Brand Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Security Controls, Finance, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Network Model, Transaction Processing, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks