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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Servers, Virtual Reality, Memory Management, Network Switches, iSCSI Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Creating Multi Task Models With Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Healthcare)

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Practice Management Software, Data Governance, Clinical Informatics, AI Integrations, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Trials, Agentic systems, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    FAIR Institute

    Cyber Risk Management for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Content Scheduling, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Marketing, Scheduling, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Penetration Testing

    4.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Distributed Computing, Financial Policy, Identity and Access Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Network Protocols, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Computing Platforms, Governance, Technical Standard, System Programming

    4 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Governance, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Supply Chain, Financial Statements, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Financial Data, Process Mapping, System Implementation, Cost Management, Financial Acumen, Product Strategy, Plan Execution, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operating System Virtualization - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Creating Multi Task Models With Keras: Coursera
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Healthcare): Coursera
  • Cyber Risk Management for Executives: FAIR Institute
  • Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success: Coursera
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt
  • Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance: Packt
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone: The State University of New York
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations: Fractal Analytics

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