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: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Malware Protection, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Authentications, Encryption, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Brute-force attacks, System Configuration, General Networking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Software Installation, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Active Directory, System Configuration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Key Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Structures, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Android (Operating System), Secure Coding, Mobile Security, Data Security, Application Security, Data Loss Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Memory Management, File Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks