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: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Code Coverage, OpenShift, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Compliance Training, Governance, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Machine Learning, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Transformation, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Metadata Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, No-Code Development, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Production Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Linux Commands, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, File Systems, Security Controls, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Artificial Neural Networks, Network Planning And Design, Performance Testing, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks