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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Make.com, Automation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Marketing Automation, LLM Application, AI Integrations, AI Security, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets

    ★ 3.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Data Center DCCOR (350-601)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Ansible, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Computing Platforms, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), IT Automation, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Devops Tools, Network Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routers, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Job Evaluation, Goal Setting, Job Analysis, Writing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Communication, Follow Through

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Database Deployment and Maintenance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Security, SQL, Data Validation, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Disaster Recovery, Data Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration, Web Servers

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    AI Integration in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Human Factors (Security), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, AI Integrations, Diagnostic Tests, Reinforcement Learning, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Performance Stress Testing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, System Testing, Software Engineering, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    ★ 3.5 (31) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Implementation, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    VPC Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Hosting, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Devops Tools, Linux Servers, grep, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Systems Analysis, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Unix, Operating Systems, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Computer Vision, Image Analysis

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Advanced · 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

  • Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications: Edureka
  • Cisco CCNP Data Center DCCOR (350-601): Packt
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR: Google Cloud
  • Database Deployment and Maintenance Essentials: John Wiley & Sons
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • AI Integration in Healthcare: University of Colorado System
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • VPC Networking Fundamentals: Google Cloud

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