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.

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mobile Development, Security Software, Desktop Support, Mobile Development Tools, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Troubleshooting, Android (Operating System), System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Local Area Networks, Network Support, Security Controls, iOS Development, Apple iOS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft 365, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Records Management, Cloud Security, Information Management, Data Security, Cloud Management, Document Management, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cloud Applications, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance, Email Security, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Incident Management, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Text Mining
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Crisis Intervention, Vulnerability Assessments, Triage, Technical Communication, Resilience, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Wide Area Networks, User Accounts, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Big Data, Network Analysis, AI Personalization, Network Model, Graphing, Analytics, Data Mining, AI Security, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Research
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Istio, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Load Balancing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Enterprise Security, Application Deployment, Key Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Grafana
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months