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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


  • E

    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Software, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    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 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.7 (464) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.5 (255) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Network Engineering, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Routing, Network Devices, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Engineering, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Secure Networking in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

    ★ 3.9 (241) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Security Fundamentals – Core Cybersecurity Essentials: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
  • Routing, Network Devices, and Security: Packt
  • Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks: Total Seminars
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt

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