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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Security Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing IoT Security in Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Solutions, Systems Architecture, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS, Amazon Web Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Architecture and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Servers, Servers, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Security and Systems Management

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

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

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    Codio

    Linux for Security Experts

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, Incident Response

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing IoT Security in Networks: LearnQuest
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • JavaScript Security Part 3: Infosec
  • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
  • Set Up Network and HTTP Load Balancers: Google Cloud

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