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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Equities, General Finance, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    936 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Red Hat

    Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Enterprise Application Management, YAML, Virtual Networking, Configuration Management, Application Performance Management, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, AI Security, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, AI Enablement, Risking, Technical Consulting, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, AI powered creativity, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Automation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Microservices, Nginx, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SAP: Post Invoices, Track Payments

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Data Entry, Payment Processing and Collection, Transaction Processing, SAP Applications, Accounting Systems, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Enterprise Resource Planning, Compliance Management

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Network Monitoring, Issue Tracking, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Wholesaling, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Process Control, Program Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Middleware, Software Versioning, Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Integration, Proxy Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes: Red Hat
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • SAP: Post Invoices, Track Payments: Coursera
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información: Universidad de los Andes
  • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft

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