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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Firewall, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Technical Support and Services, Vulnerability Assessments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · 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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 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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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    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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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 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), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    658 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis : Google
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Secure Networking in Azure: Packt
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council

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