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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Analysis, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Fraud detection, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Key Management, Security Engineering, Payment Systems, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scripting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Business Strategies, Penetration Testing, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer and Network Design

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, General Networking, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Data Centers, Network Routing, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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), Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Containerization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Security & Enrollment with Intune

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Model, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Cutting-Edge Blockchain Security Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Architecture Review, Secure Coding, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience: John Wiley & Sons
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • Designing Robust Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer and Network Design: Packt
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Pearson
  • Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Security: Packt
  • Managing Security & Enrollment with Intune: Packt
  • Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance: IBM

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