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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


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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Systems, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for AI

    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Security Management with CDO

    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

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Kubernetes, Firewall, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, USB, Blockchain, Computer Hardware

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 2: Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Assurance, Security Management, Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Security Essentials for Modern Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Assessments, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Deployment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for AI: Macquarie University
  • Mastering Security Management with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Cryptocurrency Security: Cold Storage & Paper Wallets: Alex Genadinik
  • CISSP Domain 2: Asset Security: Infosec
  • Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool: Coursera

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