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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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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Mastering Digital Prospecting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Lead Generation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Sales Development, Global Marketing, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement, LinkedIn, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Architecture and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, R Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    离散数学

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Network Model, Computer Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security

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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

  • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Digital Prospecting Foundations: LearnQuest
  • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise and Cloud: Pearson
  • Architecture and Virtualization: Packt
  • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions: Google Cloud
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3: Pearson

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