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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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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Governance, NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Audit Planning, Policy Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, Data Security, Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Authorization (Computing), Google Workspace, Email Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Document Management, Data Management, File Management, Enterprise Application Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Active Directory, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Web Applications, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 - Governance: Macquarie University
  • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Mastering Endpoint Security & Threat Defense : Starweaver
  • GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security: Coursera
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Design security solutions for infrastructure: Whizlabs
  • Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security: Whizlabs

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