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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Big Data Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Data Governance, Scalability, Metadata Management, Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Azure Active Directory, Big Data, Data Security, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Unit Testing, Responsive Web Design, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Data Persistence, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, User Interface (UI), Transaction Processing, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Application Development, Mobile Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Computational Thinking

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    Kennesaw State University

    Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Information Technology, Staff Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    What is Social?

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, iOS Development, Software Testing, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Debugging, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design and Build Custom Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Artificial Neural Networks, Network Planning And Design, Performance Testing, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Big Data Management and Optimization: Microsoft
  • Swift 5 iOS Application Developer: LearnQuest
  • Supply Chain Management: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford University
  • Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course: Kennesaw State University
  • What is Social?: Northwestern University
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • iOS Access Control & Protecting Software & System Integrity: Infosec

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