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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


  • 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 stars, 242 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Routing, Cryptography, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Application Management, Software-Defined Networking, Application Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Network Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Security, Scenario Testing, Cryptography

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Engineering, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Scalability, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Engineering, Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

    4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Endpoint & Wireless Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Security Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Federated Learning, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Network Implementations and Operations: Packt
  • Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Securing Networks and Systems: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks: Total Seminars
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Security Architecture: Packt
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification: EDUCBA
  • AWS: Infrastructure Security: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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