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: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Amazon S3, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Encryption Standard
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Feature Engineering, Data Storage, Data Security, Encryption, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Security Testing, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Information Privacy, Key Management, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Malware Protection, Statistical Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure Security, Microservices, Security Controls, Network Security, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks