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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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    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption, Software Design

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    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, Security Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Waterfall Methodology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    688 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Network Routing

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure your Cloud Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Development, Security Controls, Firewall, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Databricks, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Information Systems Auditing and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Auditors Report, Internal Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assessment, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Presentations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis Tools, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Hugging Face, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering, MongoDB

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • OWASP Top 10 - Welcome and Risks 1-5: Infosec
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp
  • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Secure your Cloud Data: Microsoft
  • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Information Systems Auditing and Governance: Packt
  • Certified Business Analysis Professionalâ„¢ (CBAP®): Starweaver

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