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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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    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Transformación digital con Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Operating Expense, Computer Networking

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development for .Net Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Integration Testing, Continuous Deployment, Microservices, Software Versioning, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, CI/CD, API Design, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel Foundations: Worksheets, Formatting, and Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Proofreading, Editing, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Network Support, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Shell Script

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Full-Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Web Development, Test Tools, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Animations

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a user login system for a Django website

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Authentications, Usability, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced PyTorch Techniques and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Vision Transformer (ViT), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Model Deployment, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    British Standards Institution

    AI Governance & ISO 42001 Readiness for GRC, Audit, & Legal

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Governance, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Training, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Trustworthiness, Auditing

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
  • Transformación digital con Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Backend Development for .Net Full Stack: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Contract Testing with Pact and Beyond: Coursera
  • Excel Foundations: Worksheets, Formatting, and Printing: John Wiley & Sons
  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Full-Stack Web Development: University of London
  • Build a user login system for a Django website: Coursera
  • Advanced PyTorch Techniques and Applications: Packt

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