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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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    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Systems Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Data Sharing

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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Model, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis, AI Security, Network Security, Network Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Model, Model Training, Computer Vision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Total Seminars

    Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Operations, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Prompt Patterns, Network Engineering, General Networking, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response: Johns Hopkins University
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network: Coursera
  • Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing: Total Seminars
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio

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