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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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    Packt

    CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Testing, Human Factors (Security), Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Data Security, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Attacks, Business Continuity Planning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity, Database Management, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, OSI Models, Asset Management, Quality Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Offensive Cyber Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Security Testing, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Implementing Cisco MPLS

    Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Protocols, Service Level, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Data Structures, Configuration Management, Network Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Applications, User Accounts, Web Development, Network Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals – ISC2 Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Authentications, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, General Networking, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Information Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Nmap

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Administration, Security Testing, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Infrastructure, Software Installation, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Unix, Security Software, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Securing Cloud Applications with Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) using Zero-Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Foundations of Networking and Cisco Device Management

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Network Routers, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Model, Network Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Security Software, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Active Directory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310): Packt
  • Exam Prep: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Whizlabs
  • Offensive Cyber Operations: Starweaver
  • اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark: Coursera
  • Implementing Cisco MPLS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals – ISC2 Certification Prep: Packt
  • Nmap: Packt
  • CyberPatriot: Packt
  • Securing Cloud Applications with Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) using Zero-Trust: Google Cloud

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