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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


  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Blockchain, Security Testing, Network Security, Data Security, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, Transaction Processing, Malware Protection, Key Management, Scripting, Network Protocols, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Network Routing, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, General Networking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (683) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies: Packt
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security : AI CERTs
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council

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