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.

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kubernetes, Incident Response, Threat Detection, DevSecOps, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring, Containerization, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Containerization, User Provisioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Security, Containerization, Threat Detection, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Network Security, Hardening, Scenario Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Information Privacy, Key Management, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, ISO/IEC 27001, Network Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Statistical Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Community Development, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, Private Cloud, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks