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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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    587 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    Cybersecurity for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Crisis Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Data Security, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Web Development with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Secure Coding, Web Design and Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Test Tools, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Collaboration

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols

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

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Generative AI, Data Manipulation, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    NIST CSF

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Fraud detection, Classification Algorithms, Email Security, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Authentications, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Threats Networks, and IoT Protection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Secure Access with Azure Active Directory: Microsoft
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Cybersecurity for Tech Professionals: Campus BBVA
  • Web Development with Python: Microsoft
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • PyTorch for Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • NIST CSF: Infosec

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