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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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    Packt

    Security Services in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, User Provisioning, Authentications, Configuration Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy

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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Centers, Data Management, IT Security Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Engineering, Cyber Risk, Service Level

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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Technology Architecture, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI and LLM Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Natural Language Processing, Risk Management, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Services, Data Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Software, AI Security, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Malware Protection, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Architecture Review, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Security Software, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, End User Training and Support, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), System Implementation, Human Factors

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Monitoring, Logging, and Infrastructure Security in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Key Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Security, Cryptography, Network Infrastructure, Encryption, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security Services in AWS: Packt
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Pearson
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Generative AI and LLM Security : Edureka
  • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Security and Auditing in Ethereum: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University

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