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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Data Security, LLM Application, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Computer Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Private Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Virtual Networking, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Prometheus (Software), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Application Deployment, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security in the World of AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Risking, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for applications and data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Security Controls, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Standards, Threat Management, Virtual Networking, Authentications, User Accounts, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security Projects for Your Dream Job

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, AI Integrations, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), General Networking, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Automation, Cloud Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, AI Integrations, Security Controls, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Web and AI Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes: Packt
  • Introduction to Security in the World of AI: Google Cloud
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
  • Security with AWS: Identity and Access Management (IAM): Coursera
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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