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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


  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cloud Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Detection, Security Management, Cloud Solutions, User Provisioning, Data Security, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Data Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Governance, Data Centers, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.6 (28K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Services, User Provisioning, Cloud Solutions, Network Security, Computer Security, Threat Management, Virtual Networking, Cloud Standards, Authentications, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Information Assurance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, Firewall, Security Management, System Configuration, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, General Networking

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Product Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Security, Software Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Product Management, Identity and Access Management, Technical Support, Product Support, Business

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparação para sua jornada até a certificação Professional Cloud Security Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Loss Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Virtual Networking, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Security Engineer の取得に向けた準備

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Network Security, Data Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Security Management, Google Cloud Platform, Encryption, Security Engineering, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Exam Guide: Packt
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cyber Security 2026 - Part 1: Packt
  • Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Preparação para sua jornada até a certificação Professional Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud

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