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.

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, Key Management, Encryption, Mobile Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Security Controls, Email Security, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, Dashboard Creation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Incident Management, Automation, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Integrated Development Environments, Systems Integration, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Cloud Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Kubernetes, Firewall
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Security Management, Data Storage, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Exploit development, Responsible AI, API Testing, AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Penetration Testing, OpenAI, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months