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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Control Panels, Technical Communication, System Support, Issue Tracking, Systems Administration, Email Security, Data Access, Data Sharing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Object Oriented Design, Process Mapping, Generative AI, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Automation, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Integration Testing, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, User Experience Design, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years