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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Storage, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Introduction to TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Oral Expression, Large Language Modeling, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Scenario Testing, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Organizational Skills, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Software Versioning, Context Management, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices

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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

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

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, Application Design, Cloud Development, Data Strategy, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, DevSecOps

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Edge Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • What is Data Science? : IBM
  • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Assessing and Managing Secure IoT Applications and Devices: LearnQuest
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University

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