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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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    Total Seminars

    Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Key Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Security Engineering, Security Management, Data Management, Security Software, Security Awareness, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · 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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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Network Planning And Design, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Management, Private Cloud, Network Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Security Governance at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Cyber Governance, Security Controls, Data Governance, Security Management, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Threat Detection, Automation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · 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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Apache Kafka: Security and Event-Driven Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Data Integration, Data Governance, Systems Architecture, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Real Time Data, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Security, Cloud Platforms, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Public Cloud, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Security Controls, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Gemini, Cyber Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cypress end to end testing and intercepting network call

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Test Automation, API Testing, Test Tools, Ajax, Software Testing, Scenario Testing, Restful API

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

  • Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security: Total Seminars
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response: John Wiley & Sons
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • AWS Security Governance at Scale: Amazon Web Services
  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Apache Kafka: Security and Event-Driven Systems: KodeKloud
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud: Google Cloud

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