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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


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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft 365 Security, Identity & Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Software As A Service, Threat Detection, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, Enterprise Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Controls, Fraud detection, Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Insurance, Blockchain, Information Privacy, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), System Implementation, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Assurance, Verification And Validation, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Change Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Information Security Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Strategy, IT Management, Program Management, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Information Management, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Program Development, Vendor Management, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Security

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Hardening, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Software, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Data & Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Applications, Key Management, Encryption, Information Privacy, OAuth, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saviynt

    ISAA: Identity Security Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Self Service Technologies, AI Workflows, Risking, Automation, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Governance, Cloud Security, AI Enablement, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Governance, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Security, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Middleware, Software Testing, API Design, Azure DevOps, Security Controls, Postman API Platform, API Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft 365 Security, Identity & Administration Essentials: Whizlabs
  • Microsoft Defender XDR for Security Analysts: Whizlabs
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Foundations of Security Engineering: ISC2
  • Microsoft Security Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs
  • Information Security Program Management: LearnKartS
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future: University of Colorado System
  • Professional Skills: Digital Security: Arizona State University
  • Cloud Data & Application Security: LearnKartS
  • ISAA: Identity Security Mastery: Saviynt

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