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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Governance, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Computer Security, Legal Proceedings, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Data Sharing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Governance, DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Awareness, Security Software, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Remote Access Systems, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Software, Security Management, Telecommuting, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, Compliance Reporting, User Accounts, Application Development, Mobile Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Email Security, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Apple iOS, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Authentications, Change Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Information Systems Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Risk Management Framework, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks