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.

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Security Awareness, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Web Scraping, Digital Forensics, IT Automation, Data Security, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Network Security, Scripting, Network Analysis, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Behavior Management, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Assurance, Information Technology, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Windows, Exploitation techniques, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months