Network Security

Network Security is a set of measures designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of computer networks. Coursera's Network Security catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and managing secure networks. You'll learn about the different types of intrusions, attacks, and threats to network security, and how to defend against them using firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of secure network architectures, VPNs, wireless network security, and the importance of network security policies. This skill is crucial for roles such as network administrators, security analysts, and cybersecurity professionals.
132credentials
2online degrees
430courses

Filter by

Subject
Required

Language
Required

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

Level
Required

Duration
Required

Subtitles
Required

Educator
Required

Explore the Network Security Course Catalog

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing

  • Status: Free Trial

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Private Cloud

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Loss Prevention, Application Security, Cloud Services, Encryption, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Amazon Web Services, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, OSI Models, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Encryption, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Network Performance Management, Cross Platform Development

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing)

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Wireless Networks, Security Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Authentications, Hardware Architecture, Emerging Technologies