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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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    IBM

    Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering

    4.4 stars, 211 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, Spring Framework, SQL, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Sales Strategies: Mastering Complex Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Account Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Development, Consultative Approaches, Account Management, Sales Process, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Negotiation, Business Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 246 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Data Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Governance, Cyber Risk, Leadership Studies, Leadership

    4.5 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (151) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Web Design and Development, Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Virtual Environment, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Incident Response and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Investigation, Threat Detection, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Digital Forensics

    4.6 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Basic Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.1 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillUp

    Cybersecurity Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, AI Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

    4.6 stars, 288 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (288) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Predict with AI Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Data Validation, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gen AI Foundational Models for NLP & Language Understanding: IBM
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Sales Strategies: Mastering Complex Sales: LearnQuest
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Leadership and Management: Infosec
  • The Full Stack: Meta
  • Incident Response and Recovery: ISC2
  • Basic Electronics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Cybersecurity Awareness: SkillUp

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