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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption, Network Analysis
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, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Application Development, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, Business Priorities, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storage Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Windows PowerShell, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Legal Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Team Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Standards
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks