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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


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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    QoS for Newer Network Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Service Level, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, OAuth, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Test Network Latency Between VMs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Analysis, AI Security, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Data Sharing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Key Management, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Model, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Metrics, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Google Workspace Security: Google Cloud
  • Test Network Latency Between VMs: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response: Johns Hopkins University
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud

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