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: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Data Management, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Authentications, Patch Management, Technical Support, Firewall, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Key Management, Network Security, API Gateway, Network Routing, YAML, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Authentications, Salesforce Development, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Application Security, Security Strategy, Data Sharing, Responsive Web Design, Compliance Reporting, User Accounts, Application Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Debugging, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Testing, Development Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Test Automation, Secure Coding, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months