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: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Verification And Validation, Encryption, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Security, User Provisioning, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Data Security, Data Access
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Incident Response, Data Security, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Threat Detection, Data Centers, Threat Management, OSI Models, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Vulnerability Scanning, Incident Response
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Business Logic, Scripting, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks