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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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    Packt

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Network Security, Network Analysis

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Federal Information Security Management Act, NIST 800-53, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security

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    221 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Interviewing Skills, Surveys, Research Design, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Data Cleansing, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    751 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, CI/CD, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Data Storage, DevOps, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Service Level Agreement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, AI Security, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Real Time Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investments, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Cash Flows

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Web Applications, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Systems, IBM DB2, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, Stored Procedure, Data Storage Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Infosec
  • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts
  • Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning: Edge Impulse
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Español: Google Cloud
  • Build AI Apps with ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GPT-4: Scrimba
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt

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