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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Security Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Secure Coding, Encryption, Network Security, Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Application Security, Data Persistence, Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Containerization, Application Deployment, General Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Security Controls, Scenario Testing, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere DRS & HA, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Email Security, Security Software, Firewall, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Security Awareness, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks