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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, OAuth, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Application Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Encryption Standard, Virtual Machines, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Centers, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Team Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Multi-Cloud, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Enterprise Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Business Logic
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, OAuth, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Storage, Authentications, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months