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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Software, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cryptography, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Routing, Software As A Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Penetration Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Program Standards
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months