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: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Project Coordination, Sprint Retrospectives, Performance Reporting, Team Oriented, Project Performance, Estimation, Capacity Planning, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Report Writing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic, Software Engineering, Data Storage, Numerical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months