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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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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, System Monitoring, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis

    4.6
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Proxy Servers, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Information Assurance, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Network Engineering, Authentications, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Telecommunications, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Change Control, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver

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