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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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    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    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

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    Total Seminars

    Portable Computing, Mobile Devices & Printers

    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

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    WLAN Fundamental

    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

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation

    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

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Incident Management, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Data Science in Python

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    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

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    Packt

    Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide

    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

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

  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • Portable Computing, Mobile Devices & Printers: Total Seminars
  • WLAN Fundamental: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Microsoft Purview Data Protection, Compliance Implementation: Whizlabs
  • Ethical Hacking Capstone Project: Breach, Response, AI: IBM
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
  • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
  • Cyber Incident Response: Triage, Containment & Recovery: Macquarie University
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud

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