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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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Board Infinity

    Advanced vSphere Management and Features

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere DRS & HA, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud SQL: Design, Deploy & Optimize Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Migration, Cloud Deployment, Database Software, Network Administration, Data Maintenance, Security Controls, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Email Security, Firewall, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Incident Management, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Security Architecture Review, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced vSphere Management and Features: Board Infinity
  • Google Cloud SQL: Design, Deploy & Optimize Databases: Whizlabs
  • Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS: Packt
  • Cryptography: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Network Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications

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