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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Cyber Risk, Incident Management

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Exploitation techniques, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, General Networking, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Web Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Scripting, Python Programming, SQL, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Threat Modeling, NIST 800-53, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    VPC Flow Logs - Analyzing Network Traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Monitoring, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, Virtual Networking, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Application Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Code Review, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Digital Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks: Packt
  • Security and Risk Management: Packt
  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • VPC Flow Logs - Analyzing Network Traffic: Google Cloud
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest
  • Linux for Security Experts: Codio

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