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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Environment, Estimation, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science

    4.6 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Resource Management, Cost Management

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, Agile Project Management, Data Security, Software Design, Systems Design, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Information Technology, Information Systems, Project Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Computer Systems, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Security Architecture Review, Investigation, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Firewall, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Installation, System Configuration, Real Time Data

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Email Metrics, Reporting & Campaign Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Outlook, Dashboard Creation, Performance Measurement, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Reporting, A/B Testing, Campaign Management, Strategic Planning, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Digital Analysis

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Connect Google Ads & Analytics Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data Integration, Web Analytics, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Software, Debugging, Security Engineering, Security Testing, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles

    2.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.7 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to AWS: LearnKartS
  • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust: Coursera
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application: L&T EduTech
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Email Metrics, Reporting & Campaign Strategy: Coursera
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec

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