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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Hyper-V, VMware ESX Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Networking Hardware, IT Infrastructure, Data Centers, Desktop Support, Endpoint Security, Computer Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Tableau, Networks & Time Series Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Graph Theory, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Accounting and Finance Software, Excel Macros, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Unstructured Data, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Key Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Manufacturing Operations, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Processes, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, AI Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Istio, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Continuous Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Software Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Software Development Methodologies, Network Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Authorization (Computing), JavaScript Frameworks, Network Routing, Application Programming Interface (API), TypeScript, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    James Spurin

    Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, General Networking, Servers, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Infographics, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Operating System Virtualization - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Tableau, Networks & Time Series Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Accounting and Auditing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Key Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing - 2: Board Infinity
  • Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Packt
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Pearson
  • Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application: Coursera

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