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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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    Packt

    End User Security Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Google Cloud

    Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Security Management with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Threat Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux PAM Security Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Español

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Offensive Security Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    SQL Data Quality, Security, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Migration, Correlation Analysis, Security Controls, Data Quality, Data Management, Database Management, Data Infrastructure, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Security and Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, Compliance Reporting, User Accounts, Application Development, Mobile Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • End User Security Awareness: Packt
  • Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR): Google Cloud
  • Mastering Security Management with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Microsoft Azure Security Tools Specialization: Microsoft
  • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Español: Google Cloud
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
  • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera
  • Offensive Security Using Python: Packt

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