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: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Peer Review, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Continuous Deployment, Release Management, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Network Security, Security Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Industrial Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Computer Security Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Network Security, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Security, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Package and Software Management, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months