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.

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Security Engineering, Hardening, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Encryption, System Configuration, Federal Information Security Management Act, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Key Management, Computer Hardware, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Security Software, Enterprise Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Human Factors (Security), End User Training and Support, Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), DevSecOps, Hardening, Containerization, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, DevOps, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, OS Process Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Assessments
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Model, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), Event Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Health Administration, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks