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Network Security Courses

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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    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Data Centers, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Data Security, Docker (Software), Security Management, AI Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Containerization, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Network Security, Scripting, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Firewall, Cryptography, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Malware Protection, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Switches, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Linux, Software Installation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Authentications, Encryption, Wireless Networks

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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

  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide: Packt
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt
  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations: Packt

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