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: Threat Modeling, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Incident Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Network Monitoring, Zero Trust Network Access, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Oracle Databases, Encryption, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards, Security Strategy, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Security Engineering, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Data Security
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Engineering, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Security Architecture Review, Network Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, vSAN ESA, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Okta, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, System Configuration, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Detection and Response, System Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Cloud Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Endpoint Security, Verification And Validation, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Standards, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Active Directory, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Network Engineering, User Provisioning, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Security Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Data Security, Email Security, Network Monitoring, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months