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.

Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server Management, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, Virtual Networking, iSCSI Configuration, vSphere DRS & HA, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Data Storage, Network Switches, File Systems, Data Store, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Share, Market Analysis, Network Model, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, Model Optimization, Incident Response, LLM Application, Hardening, Application Security, Anomaly Detection, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Apache, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, Virtual Networking, Servers, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours