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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptography, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, AI Security, Generative AI, Cloud Security, System Configuration, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Encryption, IT Automation, Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Migration
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard Creation, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Import/Export, Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Integration, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Data Mapping, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, 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, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cloud Management, DevSecOps, Incident Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cloud Security, Information Management, Records Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks