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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

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    360 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Cybersecurity, Problem Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Security Awareness

    4.7
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    160 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux Commands, Web Applications, File Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    AZ-104 Azure Administrator Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Azure DevOps, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, IT Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Data Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Configuration

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
  • AZ-104 Azure Administrator Certification Prep: KodeKloud
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System

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