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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Legal Strategy, Business Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaborative Software, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Quality, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 5 (139) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Statistical Visualization, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (128) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control

    ★ 4 (112) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, AI Personalization, Team Performance Management, AI Workflows, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Analysis, Coordination

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support and Services, Control Panels, Technical Support, Email Security, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Systems Administration, Data Access, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, File Management

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Performance Metric, Marketing Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Grafana, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Performance Reporting, Power BI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Analytics, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Governance and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity Planning, IT Security Architecture, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Governance, Contingency Planning, Security Controls, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Behavioural Base Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Behavioral Management, Behavior Management, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Positive Behavior Support, Safety Assurance, Applied Behavior Analysis, Proactivity, Coaching, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Initiative and Leadership, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    DynaTrace Masterclass – The Complete Guide for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Management, Data Governance, Transaction Processing, Continuous Monitoring, AI Integrations, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dependency Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Real Time Data, Software Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Leading Up, Down & Out

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Leadership, Influencing, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Rapport Building, Communication, Trustworthiness, Management Reporting, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Market Adaptation and Specialized Negotiation Skills: LearnQuest
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
  • Chronicle SIEM: Multi Event Rules: Google Cloud
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Google Workspace Troubleshooting: Google Cloud
  • Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio: Coursera
  • Governance and Strategy: Infosec
  • Behavioural Base Safety: Coursera

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