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: Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Data Security, Risk Management, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Software, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Security Strategy, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Administration, IT Security Architecture, Network Engineering, Authentications, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Database Management, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Databases, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, SQL, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Database Systems, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Security Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Patch Management, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours