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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Corporate Communications, Cyber Risk, Security Controls, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Record Keeping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, AI Security, Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Data Security, Multi-Cloud, Data Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure, Data Encryption Standard

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Database Management Systems, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Data Mapping, User Provisioning, Security Management, Data Storage Technologies, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Kubernetes, Network Engineering, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Information Assurance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Authentications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Application Performance Management, Key Management, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, IT General Controls (ITGC)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice: Macquarie University
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Cloud Security Essentials: AWS, Azure, GCP Protection: Packt
  • Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS: Edureka
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1: Packt
  • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110): CertNexus

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