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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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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Governance, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Control, Account Management, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management, Budget Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Application Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, System Requirements

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    676 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Public Cloud, Network Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Zero Trust Network Access, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, IT Automation, Security Strategy, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Private Cloud, Security Awareness, Data Centers, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Service Level

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Presentations with Mentimeter

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Technology Solutions

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Validation

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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

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • AWS Security Governance at Scale: Amazon Web Services
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker: Coursera
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Pearson

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