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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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    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Istio, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, React Redux, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Encryption, Cloud Security, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Leadership in Cybersecurity Oversight

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Risk, Strategic Communication, Safety Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Security Management, Governance, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Communication, Business Metrics, Employee Training

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Sécuriser GKE avec Cloud Next Generation Firewall

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, File Systems, TCP/IP, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • Leadership in Cybersecurity Oversight: Starweaver
  • Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Sécuriser GKE avec Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego

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