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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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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Mockups, Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Self Service Technologies, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Static Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Technical Review, Test Planning, Code Review, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Infrastructure Security, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Cybersecurity, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms

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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Load Balancing, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Soutien des TI de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Legal Research, AI Security, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    IP Connectivity & IP Services

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Manage Identities and Governance in Azure: Whizlabs
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Static Testing: Board Infinity
  • Cryptography: Learn Public Key Infrastructure from Scratch: Packt
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure en Español: Google Cloud
  • Soutien des TI de Google: Google
  • The OSINT Handbook: Mastering Open Source Intelligence: Packt
  • Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho: Universidad de Palermo

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