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: Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Loss Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Virtual Networking, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Network Security, Data Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Security Management, Google Cloud Platform, Encryption, Security Engineering, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months