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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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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    QoS for Newer Network Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Service Level, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginning Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Web Applications, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Analysis, AI Security, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Model, Model Training, Computer Vision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Systems Development, Security Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Prompt Patterns, Private Cloud, Network Engineering, General Networking, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Key Management, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Model, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Beginning Security: Packt
  • Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network: Coursera
  • Information Security Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University

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