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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

    ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Active Directory, Patch Management, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of AWS and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Solution Architecture, Security Management, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Application Design, Cloud Management, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Vulnerability Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Authentications, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Software, Data Integrity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Firewall

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Memory, Encryption, and Protecting Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Defender for Cloud Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Key Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Structures, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Management: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Hacking WEP/WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Networks Using Kali Linux: Packt
  • Foundations of AWS and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch: Packt
  • Cryptography: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI: Coursera
  • Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT: Packt
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University

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