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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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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Cyber Risk

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Security Architecture & Network Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Architecture, Computer Security, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Protocols, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Network Applications and TCP/IP Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Email Security, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Engineering, Single Sign-On (SSO), Network Model, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cloud Network Security & Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Event Monitoring, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Clinical Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, General Networking, Malware Protection, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Engineering, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Computer Networks: Implementation & Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Transaction & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Network Infrastructure, Security Awareness, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Security Architecture & Network Access Control: John Wiley & Sons
  • Network Applications and TCP/IP Security: Total Seminars
  • Cloud Network Security & Operations: LearnKartS
  • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies: Packt
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks: Total Seminars

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