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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (385) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Seguridad en la red

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Endpoint Security

    4.8 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring

    4.2 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

    4.3 stars, 538 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (538) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Analysis Software, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 402 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (402) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Process Improvement, User Story, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, FinTech, Financial Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 427 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs

    4.8 stars, 555 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (555) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Seguridad en la red: Universidad de los Andes
  • Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic): Packt
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota
  • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp
  • Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence: University of Michigan
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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