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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.


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Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Linux Commands, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Protocols

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Personally Identifiable Information, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Data Centers, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Cloud Platforms, Private Cloud, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Network Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs
  • Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst: Whizlabs
  • AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook: Packt
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 3: Pearson
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty: Whizlabs
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA

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