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Network Security Courses

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


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    STARWEAVER

    Automating Cybersecurity Operations with AI

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Python Programming, Security Awareness, API Design, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, Software Design Documents, UI Components, Augmented Reality, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Driving engagement, Interactive Design, Storytelling, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Systems Design, Game Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance

    4.7
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning

    4.7
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    15K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Mastering Data Visualization with Power BI and Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Power BI, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

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    390 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Processing, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Diagram Design

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    481 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8
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    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Automating Cybersecurity Operations with AI: STARWEAVER
  • Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design: John Wiley & Sons
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers: IBM
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification: IBM
  • Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Data Visualization with Power BI and Tableau: John Wiley & Sons
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • What is Data Science?: IBM

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