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: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Gap Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Bank Regulations, Banking Services, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Event Monitoring, Commercial Banking, Banking, Network Security, Compliance Management, Retail Banking, Financial Auditing, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Active Directory, Patch Management, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Software Installation, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Vulnerability Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Authentications, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Containerization, Application Deployment, General Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months