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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Management and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Records Management, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Security Controls, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Planning, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Mobile Security, USB, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Integration & Future Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Software Development Tools, Scripting, FinTech, Interoperability, Cryptography, Solution Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Software Testing, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Persistence, Virtual Machines

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity Management and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101): Packt
  • Bitcoin Integration & Future Trends: AI CERTs
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM

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