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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Public Cloud, Load Balancing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Security Software, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Building Network Virtualization with VMware NSX-T

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Load Balancing, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Protocols, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    623 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    671 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    638 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Network Engineering, Virtual Machines, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    End User Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Preprocessing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Project Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Apple iOS, Event Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Android (Operating System), Data Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Managing Security in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • Building Network Virtualization with VMware NSX-T : Board Infinity
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Português Brasileiro : Google Cloud
  • End User Security Awareness: Packt
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan

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