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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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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Key Management, Security Engineering, Data Integrity, Federated Learning, Security Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Authentications, Virtualization, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Scalability, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing

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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Cyber Security Policies, Authentications, Integration Testing, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, DevSecOps, Risk Management, OAuth, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Application Security, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, AI Enablement, Wireless Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Handling Security Incidents Across Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Wireless Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography: Macquarie University
  • Cloud Computing Security - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt
  • Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Security - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • Handling Security Incidents Across Domains: Packt

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