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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    LCFA Practice Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Servers, Public Key Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401)

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Security Controls, Network Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Software Design, Software Architecture, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, LLM Application, Application Security, Software Engineering, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Visualization, Product Family Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    941 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Cloud Security, General Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    568 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, DevOps, Application Development, Security Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Surveys, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Lead Generation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Project Management Software

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Unlock Powerful Automation and Analysis with Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Microsoft Teams

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • LCFA Practice Course: LearnQuest
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401): Packt
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads: Google Cloud
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
  • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec

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