Firewall courses can help you learn network security principles, configuration techniques, threat detection, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in monitoring traffic patterns, implementing access controls, and analyzing security logs. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and open-source solutions such as pfSense, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Proxy Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, OSI Models, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Proxy Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months