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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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    Google Cloud

    Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    DevOps on AWS and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Methodologies, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, Application Development, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Agile Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Automation

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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Viral Content: Track & Revise

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Video Production, Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing, Digital Publishing, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Post-Production, Branding, Performance Improvement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Scoping, Technical Documentation, System Implementation, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Project Closure, Project Coordination, Technical Consulting, Solution Delivery, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Customer Analysis, Business Transformation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Ethical Governance & Risk in Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Case Studies, Governance, Compliance Management, Agentic systems, Program Implementation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Requirements, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Accountability

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Agentic systems, Financial Inclusion, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Contract Management, Cost Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • DevOps on AWS and Project Management: Amazon Web Services
  • Create Viral Content: Track & Revise: Coursera
  • Azure Cybersecurity Solutions And Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Business Analysis: Starweaver
  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM
  • Ethical Governance & Risk in Agentic AI: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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