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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


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    Packt

    IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen Cyber Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Security, Information Technology, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Linux Administration, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Linux, Network Administration, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, 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, Routing Protocols, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cryptographic Protocols, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced AWS Architecture: Identity, Networking and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Authentications, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Disaster Recovery, Network Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Solution Architecture, Data Security, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Security, Cloud Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Windows PowerShell, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Data Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Application Integration and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Data Pipelines, Network Security, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen Cyber Defense: Packt
  • Machine Learning and Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Advanced AWS Architecture: Identity, Networking and Design: Packt
  • AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4: Pearson
  • AWS: Application Integration and Networking: Whizlabs
  • Digital Shield: Cybersecurity for Data and System Protection: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Escudo Digital: Ciberseguridad para datos y sistemas: Universidades Anáhuac

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