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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


  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Database Management, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Relational Databases, Data Persistence, Mobile Development, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Application Development, Authentications

    4.7 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 289 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (289) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Administration and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Apache, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Systems, Nginx, Command-Line Interface, Unix, System Monitoring, Servers, Database Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Computing, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Training, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization

    4.8 stars, 183 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (183) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Performance Management

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, VMware ESX Servers, IT Infrastructure, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, vCenter Server Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, Data Maintenance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Validation

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, Market Data, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economic Development, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Policy Development, Finance

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Working with Data: Meta
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Linux Administration and Networking Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: STARWEAVER
  • Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub: Coursera
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt
  • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt

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