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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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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review, Package and Software Management, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Encryption, Digital Forensics, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), Event Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Email Security, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Computer Security, Desktop Support, Endpoint Security, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, System Support, Mobile Development, Document Control, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Network Support, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Authentications, Data Governance, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Microsoft 365, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management, Data Governance, Information Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, AI Security, Data Management, Endpoint Security, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Investigation, Data Security, Threat Management, Litigation Support, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, AI Security, Cloud Management, Key Management, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, System Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Prometheus (Software), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Application Deployment, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Professional Cloud Network Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kubernetes, Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera
  • Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response: John Wiley & Sons
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense: Starweaver
  • Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations: Total Seminars
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Microsoft Advanced Security, Compliance, and Risk Management: Whizlabs
  • AWS: Security, Governance, and Compliance: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Operations, Security & App Management in Kubernetes: Packt

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