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: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Load Balancing, Scalability, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Infrastructure, Metadata Management, SQL, Data Integrity, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Management, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Telecommuting, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, AI Security, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Data Integrity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Controls, Risk Control, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Asset Protection, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Asset Management, Security Engineering, Auditing, Business Priorities, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Event Monitoring, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Security Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, Firewall
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Data Access, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Big Data, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks