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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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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Cyber Risk

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, General Networking, Authentications, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Group Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cloud Security, Proxy Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Proxy Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software As A Service, Virtualization, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud Network Security & Operations: LearnKartS
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security: CertNexus
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español: Google Cloud
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Français: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt

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