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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking 101

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing

    ★ 2.9 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Networks, Network Support, Network Routers, Virtual Networking, Ansible, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    ★ 4 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    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

    Category: New
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  • E

    Edureka

    Post-Quantum Cryptography Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security, Quantum computing, NIST 800-53, Information Privacy, Security Management, Risk Management, Network Protocols, Negotiation, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking 101: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera
  • TCP/IP and Internet: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Pearson

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