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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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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710)

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, System Configuration, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Cloud Deployment, Network Routing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Architecture, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Authorization (Computing), Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Firewall, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Technical Support and Services, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, General Networking, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Information Systems Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710): Packt
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security: Coursera
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Emerging Telecom Technologies: Edge Security Focus: Coursera
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest

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