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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


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Authentications, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, AI Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Threat Detection

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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Software, Software Installation, SQL, Virtual Machines, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Incident Management, Cloud Deployment, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing, Monitoring, and Scaling Kubernetes Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Prometheus (Software), Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Capacity Management, Grafana, Performance Tuning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    760 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, TCP/IP, Firewall, Routing Protocols, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Incident Management, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    568 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, General Ledger, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Stakeholder Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Transformation, Transaction Processing, Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • Securing, Monitoring, and Scaling Kubernetes Clusters: LearnQuest
  • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing: Google Cloud
  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home: Kennesaw State University
  • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: INSEAD

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