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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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    Google Cloud

    Scale VM-Series to secure Google Cloud Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Scalability

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Open Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Model Evaluation, Risking, Scalability, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02)

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Systems Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Solutions, Security Architecture Review, Identity and Access Management, Security Engineering, Application Design, Cloud Deployment, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Hosting, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Breach From Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Factors (Security), Safety Culture, Risk Mitigation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), NumPy, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Power BI Analytics & Dashboards with DAX

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Networking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Network Planning And Design, AI Workflows, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Computer Networking, Multi-Cloud, System Configuration, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Securing and Monitoring AWS Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Security Management, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Clean & Maintain Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data Cleansing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Process Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Model Optimization, Model Training, Interactive Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 3.2 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

  • Scale VM-Series to secure Google Cloud Networks: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Open Generative AI Engineering: Coursera
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02): Pearson
  • Breach From Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Keras Deep Learning & Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN): Packt
  • Master Power BI Analytics & Dashboards with DAX: EDUCBA
  • AI Infrastructure: Networking Techniques: Google Cloud
  • Securing and Monitoring AWS Infrastructure: Edureka
  • Clean & Maintain Lists: Coursera
  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec

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