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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


  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), System Implementation, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Local Area Networks, Information Technology Operations, Firewall, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Architecture Review, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    465 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Scripting, Network Protocols, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Crisis Management, IT Security Architecture, Governance, Security Awareness, Business Administration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Authentications, File Management, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Data Sharing, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Loss Prevention, Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest
  • Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security: Packt
  • Security and Auditing in Ethereum: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Packt
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest

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