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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

    Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Mobile Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Data Access, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Secure SD Branch

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, IT Security Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Administration, Cloud Solutions, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Attention Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Model Training

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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing con Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Goal Setting, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Analytics, Active Listening, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Facebook

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

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    Coursera

    Building Trustworthy AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Management, Prompt Engineering, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Testing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, Eclipse (Software), Test Script Development, Test Data, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Testability, Java, Test Tools, Program Development, Maintainability, Software Design

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Project Management Frameworks and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Cost Control, Project Performance, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Requirements Management, Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Performance Measurement, Timelines, Performance Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Operating Budget, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Loan Documentation, Capital Markets, Finance, Loans, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Banking, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Store, Data Storage, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, C# (Programming Language)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Git, Docker & CI/CD: DevOps Foundations for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Correlation Analysis, CI/CD, Docker (Software), GitHub, Data Strategy, Collaborative Software, Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Pipelines, Version Control, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Secure SD Branch: LearnQuest
  • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Marketing con Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Building Trustworthy AI: Coursera
  • Java Testing: LearnQuest
  • Project Management Frameworks and Scheduling: EDUCBA
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi

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