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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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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, End User Training and Support, Software-Defined Networking, Technical Support, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Information Technology, Configuration Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Test Network Latency Between VMs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management, Security Strategy

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

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    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Proactive Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    QoS for Newer Network Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Business Priorities, Telecommunications, Enterprise Application Management, Service Level Agreement, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information

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

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    LearnQuest

    Security at the Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Security Governance & Compliance: University of California, Irvine
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Test Network Latency Between VMs: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development: Packt
  • Proactive Computer Security: University of Colorado System
  • QoS for Newer Network Technologies: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis

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