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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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    Packt

    Foundations of AWS and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Planning And Design, Solution Architecture, Security Management, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Application Design, Cloud Management, Network Security, Public Cloud

    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, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, System Configuration, Authentications, Scalability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Telecom & Enterprise Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response, Containerization, Event Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux Commands, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Application Security, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Network Administration, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Risk Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Foundations of AWS and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE): EC-Council
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide: Packt
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Cybersecurity and Mobility: Kennesaw State University
  • CCNA v1.1 (200-301) Video Training Series: Packt
  • Telecom & Enterprise Cybersecurity Essentials: Coursera
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft

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