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: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, DevSecOps, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Governance, Active Directory, Endpoint Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Enterprise Security, Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Security Controls, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, AI Integrations, Security Controls, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Management, Simulations, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Key Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Security, Cryptography, Network Infrastructure, Encryption, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Cybersecurity, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Resource Planning, Business Analysis, Data Loss Prevention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Cloud Platforms, Data Security, Cloud Services, Financial Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Authentications, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks