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.

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Security Software, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Security, Human Factors (Security), Risk Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Change Control, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Management, Application Deployment, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Interoperability, Security Management, Security Controls, Problem Management, Cyber Security Strategy
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Event Monitoring, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Security Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, Firewall
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Management, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud API, Malware Protection, Email Security, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Cloud Services
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Security Controls, Key Management, Cloud Standards, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks