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.

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Network Planning And Design, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Management, Private Cloud, Network Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Encryption, OAuth, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Virtual Networking, SAP Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Private Cloud, Network Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, AI literacy, Cloud Platforms, AI Workflows, Cloud Management, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cryptography, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Load Balancing, Web Applications, Infrastructure Architecture, Firewall
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Big Data, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing, Control Systems, Information Systems Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Application Security, Security Strategy, Hardening, Microsoft Servers, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks