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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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    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Instagram, Writing, Concision, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, English Language, Branding, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Patch Management, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Threat Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Linux

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Strategy and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Data Security, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to battery-management systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

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

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Tensorflow

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2: IBM
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Threat Hunting: Infosec
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • AI Strategy and Governance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft

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