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: Natural Language Processing, Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Data Pipelines, Network Troubleshooting, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Generative AI Agents, Digital Communications, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Security, Network Administration, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Scenario Testing, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months