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.

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, DevOps, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Business Logic, Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Computer Security, AI Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Architecture Review, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cryptography, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks