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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


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Operating System Administration, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Threat Detection, Encryption, Incident Response

    ★ 3.4 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.6 (221) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Performance Management, Authentications

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Remote Access Systems, Terraform, Configuration Management, Authentications, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Infrastructure Security, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt
  • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks: Starweaver
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft
  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course: Packt
  • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft

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