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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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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Scenario Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, Risking, AI literacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Devops Tools, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Software Development Tools, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Management, Data Loss Prevention, System Monitoring, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Multi-Factor Authentication, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: ML Workflows with SageMaker, Storage & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon S3, Model Training, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Feature Engineering, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Security, Encryption, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Enterprise Power BI: Deployment, Security, and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Modeling, System Configuration, Collaboration, Analytics, Capacity Planning, Compliance Management, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community and Social Work, Social Sciences, Investigation, Coordinating

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance: LearnKartS
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • AWS Security, Logging & DevOps for Data Engineers: LearnKartS
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • AWS: ML Workflows with SageMaker, Storage & Security: Whizlabs
  • Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics: Microsoft
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder

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