• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Network Security

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Terraform, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routers, Firewall, OSI Models, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Servers, Network Switches, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Encryption, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Storage Technologies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, MySQL, Systems Administration, Database Management, Network Architecture, Network Security, Configuration Management, Resource Management, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Model Training, Incident Response, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring, AI Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Network Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Planning And Design, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: VMware vSAN, vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, vCenter Server Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Server Administration, Network Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Analyze & Defend

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Data Persistence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…484950…57

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

  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 1: Northeastern University
  • AWS Fundamentals Lab Series: Amazon Web Services
  • Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410): CertNexus
  • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
  • اساسيات تحليل أمن الشبكات باستخدام Wireshark: Coursera
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Learn about VMware Environments on GCP: Board Infinity

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok