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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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    Google Cloud

    Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Applications of CDO in Enterprise Security Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Deployment, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Problem Management, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Security Governance and Threat Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, DevSecOps, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cost Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Sharing, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Crisis Management, Threat Management, Business Continuity, Safety and Security, Security Software, Strategic Communication, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, White-Box Testing, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring, Data Storage, MySQL, Key Management, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Threat Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Applications of CDO in Enterprise Security Admin: LearnQuest
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices: Whizlabs
  • Cloud Security Governance and Threat Modeling: LearnKartS
  • Analyzing Findings with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice: Macquarie University
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • CISSP Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing: Infosec

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