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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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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Critical Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Internet Of Things

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, YAML, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming

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

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Secure Coding, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Digital Forensics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • Critical Infrastructure Security: Packt
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • AWS: Network Management and Operations: Whizlabs
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization: Packt

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