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: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Load Balancing, Database Management, Cloud Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Human Factors (Security), Web Development, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Authentications, Threat Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Risk Analysis, Data Validation, Supply Chain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Safety Culture, Network Monitoring, Culture Transformation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Generative AI Agents, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Communication
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Malware Protection, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months