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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Management, AI literacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, User Interface (UI), Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Fraud detection, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Cyber Governance, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Financial Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Loss Prevention, Payment Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Systems Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Security Engineering, CI/CD, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Enterprise Architecture, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Data Security, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Patch Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Legal Risk, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Regulatory Requirements, Management Consulting, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Business Planning, Compliance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months