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.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Scripting, Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Automation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technical Standard, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Security Controls, Job Analysis, Professional Networking, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, AI Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Network Protocols
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months