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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Model, Model Training, Computer Vision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Microsoft Copilot, Application Security, Data Validation, Web Applications, Data Security, Data Integrity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Intel

    Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Solutions, Network Planning And Design, Computing Platforms, Code Reusability, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Interoperability, System Configuration, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Codio

    Security Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Strategy, Application Security, IT Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Cloud Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Cloud API, Cloud Services, Linux Servers, Apache, Web Servers, Linux Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Modern Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Security Strategy, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, DevOps, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Site Reliability Engineering, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Critical Thinking

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Virtual Networking, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Engineering, Network Engineering, General Networking, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Microsoft

    Security Strategy and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Compliance Management, Security Architecture Review, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Performance Measurement, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Generative AI, Risk Management, Zero Trust Network Access

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Security Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Siamese Network: Coursera
  • Web Application Security: Microsoft
  • Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices: Intel
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Français: Google Cloud
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Security Infrastructure Management: Codio
  • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
  • Modern Security Operations: Google Cloud
  • Gemini for Network Engineers - Deutsch: Google Cloud

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