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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


  • P

    Packt

    Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Hardening, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Shell Script, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Security Controls, Hardware Troubleshooting, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Threat Detection and Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Incident Management, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    PepsiCo

    Water Security & Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Works, Economic Development

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • K

    KodeKloud

    NGINX Advanced Security and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Proxy Servers, Hardening, Web Servers, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Network Performance Management, Linux Administration, Authentications, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Load Balancing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Computer Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    DevSecOps & Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Architecture, Flask (Web Framework), Load Balancing, Scalability, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Servers, Servers, Network Model, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Information Security Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Security, AWS CloudFormation, User Accounts, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, AI Workflows, General Networking, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Threat Detection and Security Engineering: Microsoft
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo
  • NGINX Advanced Security and Performance: KodeKloud
  • DevSecOps & Cloud Security: STARWEAVER
  • Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers: Google Cloud
  • Information Security Management Fundamentals: John Wiley & Sons
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University

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