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: 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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Software, Software Installation, SQL, Virtual Machines, Data Structures
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Kennesaw State University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months