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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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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Encryption, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Network Defense Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Planning And Design, VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cyber Security Strategy, Network Architecture, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Wireless Networks, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Incident Response

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cloud Services, AI Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis : Google
  • Network Defense Strategies: Starweaver
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks: LearnQuest
  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park

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