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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Computer Security, Cryptography

    4.3 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, grep, Network Protocols, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Integrity, User Accounts, USB, Identity and Access Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, System Configuration

    4.7 stars, 363 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (363) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Scaling with Google Cloud Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level, Service Level Agreement, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Excellence, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, System Monitoring, Operational Efficiency, Operating Cost, DevOps, Scalability, Service Management, Distributed Computing, Cost Control, Cost Containment, Expense Management, Operating Expense

    4.8 stars, 826 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 923 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Applied AI

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, AI Security, Responsible AI

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Developing Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Leaflet (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Application Development, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Package and Software Management

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Email Marketing, Data Security, Sales Enablement, Data Access, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Dashboard, Sales Development, Automation, Cloud Computing

    4.2 stars, 271 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (271) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning for Time Series Cookbook

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Generative Model Architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Enterprise Firewall Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, System Configuration, Security Software, Performance Tuning, Cybersecurity, API Gateway, Hardware Architecture, Malware Protection, Threat Detection

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Machine Learning, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Visualization, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Derivatives

    4.8 stars, 968 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (968) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 464 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (464) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Scaling with Google Cloud Operations: Google Cloud
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Applied AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Developing Data Products: Johns Hopkins University
  • Salesforce Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Deep Learning for Time Series Cookbook: Packt
  • Enterprise Firewall Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney

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