• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Network Security

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Identity & Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Key Management, Authentications, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, User Provisioning, Amazon S3, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Timelines, Change Control, Scheduling, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Dependency Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Workflow Management, Product Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server Management, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, Virtual Networking, iSCSI Configuration, vSphere DRS & HA, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Data Storage, Network Switches, File Systems, Data Store, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    AI Systems Reliability & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Architecture Review, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Threat Management, Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Tools for Security Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Corporate Communications, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…333435…645

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

  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • AWS Identity & Security Services: Whizlabs
  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling: EDUCBA
  • vCenter Server and Network/Storage Configuration: Packt
  • AI Systems Reliability & Security: Coursera
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • Tools for Security Specialists: Codio
  • Cloud Security Foundations: LearnKartS

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok