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: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Digital Communications, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Functional Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, IT Management, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Governance, Security Awareness, Business Administration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Power BI, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Modeling, System Configuration, Collaboration, Analytics, Capacity Planning, Compliance Management, Problem Solving
Intermediate · 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

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Authentications, Image Analysis
Intermediate · 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: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Enterprise Application Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Information Assurance, Event Monitoring, Legal Technology
Intermediate · 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