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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

    Coursera

    AI-First Test Automation with Functionize Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, AI Orchestration, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Quality Assurance, Automation, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Natural Language Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Cloud Applications, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Restful API, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Privacy, Conceptual Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    414 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud API, Application Development, Software Documentation, Data Validation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    195 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    281 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, NIST 800-53, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    759 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI-First Test Automation with Functionize Essentials: Coursera
  • Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework: Vanderbilt University
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
  • Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP: Board Infinity
  • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust: Coursera
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec

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