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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, USB, Blockchain, Computer Hardware

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Deployment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Legal Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Software Security for Web Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, OAuth, Data Validation, Authentications, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Server Side, Security Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Systems, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security : AI CERTs
  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets: Alex Genadinik
  • Security Essentials for Modern Developers: Coursera
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Software Security for Web Applications: Codio
  • Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools: Google
  • Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network: Packt

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