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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Responsible AI, API Testing, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Security Controls, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Protocols, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Anomaly Detection, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Management, Security Software, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months