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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


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

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

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Cryptography, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Data Integrity, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture for Cloud and Mobile

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewall, Cloud Solutions, Endpoint Security, Load Balancing, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Software, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Security Management, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Database Management, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, SQL, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Database Systems, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Security Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Deployment, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Authentications, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Cyber Security Policies, Web Applications, Authentications, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Cloud Deployment, Incident Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Security Management, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Engineering, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Scalability, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks

    ★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Security Architecture for Cloud and Mobile: John Wiley & Sons
  • Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials: Packt
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals: Systems, Networks & Security: EDUCBA
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt
  • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt

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