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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Exploit development, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Configuration, Digital Forensics, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Agile Planning for Software Products

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, User Story, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    799 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, R Programming, Data Sharing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    801 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Jakarta Persistence (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Access, Data Persistence, Java, Relational Databases, Data Mapping, JUnit, Databases, Query Languages, Enterprise Application Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Management Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    357 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Foundations for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Compliance Management, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
  • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Improving your statistical inferences: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Jakarta Persistence (JPA): LearnQuest

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