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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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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Cyber Operations, Encryption, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Architecture, Event Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Developing Secure IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, DevSecOps, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, Patch Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Incident Management, Responsible AI, DevOps

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Active Directory, System Configuration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Vulnerability Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Authentications, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Developing Secure IoT Applications: EDUCBA
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch: Packt
  • ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt

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