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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Change Control, Internal Auditing, Systems Development, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Risk Control, FinTech, Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Development Environment

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Incident Management, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Wide Area Networks, User Accounts, Load Balancing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Cyber Operations, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Proposal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Security Architecture Review, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Neural Networks and Random Forests

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Fine-tuning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Debugging, Model Training, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Cyber Security Policies, Network Planning And Design

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Suporte em TI do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Application Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Package and Software Management, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Big Data, Network Analysis, AI Personalization, Network Model, Graphing, Analytics, Data Mining, AI Security, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI: IBM
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
  • Foundations of Secure IoT Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Neural Networks and Random Forests: LearnQuest
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Kubernetes: LearnQuest
  • Suporte em TI do Google: Google

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