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Network Security Courses

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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, Software Design Documents, UI Components, Augmented Reality, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Driving engagement, Interactive Design, Storytelling, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Systems Design, Game Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research

    4.3 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Airport Infrastructure Development

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Land Development, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Construction Management, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Capacity Planning, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Landscape Architecture, Construction Estimating, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Security Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Process Analysis, Engineering Plans And Specifications

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, AI Security, Intellectual Property, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personally Identifiable Information, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Data Security, Accountability

    4.9 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Leadership Studies, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Organizational Change

    4.4 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Safety and Security

    3.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Server Administration, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Networking

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Control, Accountability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Applied Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Legal Technology, Generative AI, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, AI Security, Legal Writing, Legal Support, AI Workflows, Legal Research, Billing

    4.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Systems Development, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Failure Analysis

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design: John Wiley & Sons
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Airport Infrastructure Development: L&T EduTech
  • Navigating Generative AI Risks for Leaders: Coursera
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware: Dell
  • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
  • Statistics and Applied Data Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

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