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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 Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Software, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Risk Management

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Business Logic, Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Web Servers, Linux, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    AI-Powered Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Fraud detection, Threat Detection, Security Management, Anomaly Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Network Security, Malware Protection, Crisis Management, Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Information Assurance, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Security, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Network Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability

    4.6
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

    4.8
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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

  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Pearson
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt
  • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Macquarie University
  • Data Communication Networks: STARWEAVER
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: STARWEAVER
  • Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure: Coursera

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