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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Technology Roadmaps, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Google Analytics: Reports & Traffic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Smart Goals, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Google Ads, Adobe Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Goal Setting, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Campaign Management, Performance Reporting, Target Audience, Business Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Business Requirements, Functional Specification, Engineering Documentation, Product Requirements, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Security, Servers, Apache Hive, Application Security, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Load Balancing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Deep Learning for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    687 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Linux, Debugging, Cyber Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    240 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Conceptual Design, Application Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    303 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Google Analytics: Reports & Traffic Analysis: Coursera
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Alibaba Cloud Computing: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval: University of Washington
  • Secure & Scalable Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Image Segmentation : Coursera
  • Deep Learning for Business: Yonsei University
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park

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