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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Business Continuity, Safety and Security, Security Software, Strategic Communication, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Performance Reporting, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Large Language Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Network Infrastructure, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Cloud Platform, Application Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Threat Detection, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Cryptographic Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks