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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


  • C

    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, IT Security Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Security Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Infrastructure Security

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, General Networking, Augmented Reality, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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, 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 (22) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Integrity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Patch Management, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Telecommunications, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Change Control, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera
  • Secure Networking in Azure: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt

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