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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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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Application Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · 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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, System Implementation, Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Infrastructure Security, Security Architecture Review, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Solutions, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Network Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Network Performance Management, Technology Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

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

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    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Business Continuity, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Cisco Implementation and Administration (CCNA 200-301)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Model

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): Packt
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures: LearnQuest
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
  • Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks: STARWEAVER
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt

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