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.

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Management, Oral Expression, Systems Thinking, Prototyping, Project Management, Ideation, Feasibility Studies, Infrastructure Security, Financial Statements, Environmental Management Systems, Business Modeling, Asset Management, Project Risk Management, Operations Research, Team Management, Operational Efficiency
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Open Source Technology, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Development, User Experience, Power Electronics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems
Credit offered
Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

Illinois Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storytelling, Serverless Computing, Javascript and jQuery, Network Troubleshooting, Database Management Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Open Source Technology, Cloud-Native Computing, Project Scoping, Networking Hardware, Virtualization, Unified Modeling Language, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, DevSecOps
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Data Presentation, Business Modeling, Process Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Maintainability, Engineering Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Prototyping, Project Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Crisis Management, Blockchain, Service Design, Agile Project Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Project Portfolio Management, Payment Systems
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years
Multiple educators
Beginner · Specialization

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support and Services, Issue Tracking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, File Management, Data Sharing, Email Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, AI Security, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Digital Forensics, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months