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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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    Board Infinity

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Resource Management, Cost Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Remote Access Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Credit Risk, General Lending, Machine Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Store, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Database Application, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Development, Data Management, Data Modeling, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Database Architecture and Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Data Access, Cloud Management, Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management, Clinical Documentation, File Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploitation techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Protection, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Key Management, Security Controls, Securities (Finance), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Securities Trading, Audit Working Papers, Financial Market, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Accounting

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, User Provisioning, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Loss Prevention, Information Privacy

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Deploy, Evaluate and Create AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Docker (Software), DevOps, Release Management, Version Control, Continuous Delivery, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Package and Software Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Cisco Tools: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to AWS: LearnKartS
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies: Packt
  • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers: Microsoft
  • Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts: Coursera
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

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