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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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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Management, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Exploit development, Application Security, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Secure Networking in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, IT Security Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cloud Services, AI Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Network Implementations and Operations: Packt
  • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Secure Networking in Azure: Packt
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
  • Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks: LearnQuest

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