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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Application Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Secure Networking in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Network Administration, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Encryption, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Testing, Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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

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    Coursera

    How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Information Technology and Security Principles

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt
  • Secure Networking in Azure: Packt
  • Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • How to Secure your Network Device using Cisco Packet Tracer : Coursera
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Information Technology and Security Principles: Packt
  • Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS: Packt
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt

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