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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, ASP.NET, Encryption, Back-End Web Development, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, IT Management, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management, Incident Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Web Presence, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Operating System Administration, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Platforms, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Management Reporting, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Incident Management, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Network Security, Data Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Program Development, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks