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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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    IBM

    Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Terraform, Cloud Standards, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Cloud, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Ansible, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, Dashboard Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation, Issue Tracking, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud-Based Integration, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Security Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Security Software, Cloud Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Payment Systems, Authorization (Computing), Email Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), UI Components, Identity and Access Management, Email Automation, Database Management, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, Security Testing, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Remote Access Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Active Directory, Firewall, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Server Administration, Systems Administration, Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Identifying and Managing Security Gaps for Remote Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Incident Response, Security Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Telecommuting, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Operations, Monitoring, Security, and Compliance: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security: Coursera
  • Security Command Center: Vulnerabilities/Misconfigurations: Google Cloud
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Gemini for Security Engineers - Español: Google Cloud
  • Getting Started with AWS Security Hub: Amazon Web Services
  • Advanced Blazor – Security, Payments & Deployment: Packt
  • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google

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