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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

    Advanced Apple Platform Security, Integrations, & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Knowledge of Apple Software, Apple Service Certification, Application Lifecycle Management, Endpoint Security, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Release Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Incident Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saviynt

    Saviynt Identity Security for AI Age (ISAA)

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, AI Security, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Security Software, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Security, Human Factors (Security), Risk Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Management, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud API, Malware Protection, Email Security, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Cloud Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, API Gateway, Network Security, Security Controls, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Loss Prevention, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Responsible AI with AWS Security and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, AI Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Security, Risking, AI literacy, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Public Cloud

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Apple Platform Security, Integrations, & Management: Packt
  • Mobile Devices, Security, and Operational Procedures: Packt
  • Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling: Packt
  • Getting Started with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Saviynt Identity Security for AI Age (ISAA): Saviynt
  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português: Google Cloud
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft

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