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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Multi-Platform Digital Ads Mastery: 11 Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Bidding, Facebook, Keyword Research, Pay Per Click Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Performance marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Pinterest, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Lead Generation, Marketing, Paid media, TikTok, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Legal)

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Contract Compliance, Organizational Change, Legal Technology, Change Management, Contract Review, AI Enablement, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, Workflow Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Scalability, Automation, Process Design, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Oracle

    Oracle APEX: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Application Design, Oracle Databases, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    AI Materials

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning, Process Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    GenAI in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, AI Personalization, Social Media Strategy, MarTech, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    IoT Communications and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Telecommunications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Johns Hopkins University
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Multi-Platform Digital Ads Mastery: 11 Platforms: LearnKartS
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Legal): Coursera
  • Oracle APEX: Foundations: Oracle
  • AI Materials: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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