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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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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    CISM: Security Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Threat Management, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Control, Governance, Performance Metric, Risk Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Feasibility Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Automated Cyber Security Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), IT Automation, Automation, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Google Sheets, Security Controls, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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

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    Packt

    Offensive Security Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Create a Custom Network and Apply Firewall Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, System Configuration, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Configuring Network Connectivity Center as a Transit Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Infrastructure, Interoperability, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Authentications, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Encryption, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • CISM: Security Program Management: Whizlabs
  • Automated Cyber Security Incident Response: EDUCBA
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Offensive Security Using Python: Packt
  • Create a Custom Network and Apply Firewall Rules: Google Cloud
  • Configuring Network Connectivity Center as a Transit Hub: Google Cloud
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS

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