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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    520 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit Evidence & Document Control

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Financial Auditing, Document Management, Auditing, Accounting Records, Compliance Auditing, Document Control, External Auditing, File Management, Organizational Skills, Standard Operating Procedure, Quality Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Defensive Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    434 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Prioritization, Scalability, Employee Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Document Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Litigation Support, Client Services, Mediation, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Case Law, AI Enablement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
  • Audit Evidence & Document Control: Coursera
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Defensive Python: Infosec
  • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera

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