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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Telecommunications, Technology Roadmaps, Automation, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Servers, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Computing, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Service Level Agreement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Servers, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Computer Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Return On Investment, IT Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, NIST 800-53, Test Planning, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Budgets, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months