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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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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Computer Networking, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Networking and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    System Integration, UI & Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Development Environment, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, Firewall, General Networking, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Proxy Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Privacy, Social Media

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, JSON, Data Wrangling, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, NoSQL, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Big Data, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Adobe

    Adobe Marketing Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Layout Design, Creative Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Test Tools, Interactive Design, Automation Engineering, Program Development, Automation, Simulations, System Monitoring, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Troubleshooting, User Feedback

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • System Integration, UI & Performance Testing: Edureka
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone: Kennesaw State University
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python: Packt

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