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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


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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Security Awareness

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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Modern Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Networking Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Task Automation and Network Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Network Routing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Automation, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, Linux Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Hosting, Network Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Information Privacy, Data Sharing, Telecommuting, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saviynt

    ISAA: Identity Security Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Self Service Technologies, AI Workflows, Risking, Automation, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, AI Enablement, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Governance, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript Security Refreshers: Infosec
  • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
  • IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management: Packt
  • Web Application Security: Microsoft
  • AWS: Task Automation and Network Integration : Whizlabs
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Español: Google Cloud
  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University

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