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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Security and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cryptography, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Routing, Software As A Service

    ★ 4.7 (216) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Hardening, Cyber Threat Hunting, Operating System Administration, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Linux Commands, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Operations, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Proxy Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Software As A Service, Virtualization, Microsoft Servers

    ★ 4.8 (333) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, General Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    ★ 4.8 (563) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
  • Advanced Network Security and Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals: Edureka
  • Azure: Network Security: Whizlabs
  • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp

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