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.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Management, Information Management, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Security Strategy, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Security Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, YAML, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Generative AI, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Security Software, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Remote Access Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Performance Reporting, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks