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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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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, IT Security Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Architecture, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Authorization (Computing), Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Firewall, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cloud Services, AI Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis : Google
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Network Implementations and Operations: Packt
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt

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