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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Encryption Standard, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Cryptography, Code Review, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Secure Coding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Large Language Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, OSI Models, Encryption, DevOps, Code Review, Software Development Life Cycle, Development Environment, Key Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Telecommunications, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Software Development Life Cycle, Network Security, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Assurance, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Cyber Governance, Computing Platforms, USB, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Linux, IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Active Directory, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Malware Protection, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Cyber Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NVIDIA

      Introduction to Networking

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, System Requirements, Network Switches

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      608 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Firewall, General Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, TCP/IP

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Security Management, Network Security, Relational Databases, SQL, Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Database Management, File Management, File Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Authentications, Network Architecture, Linux Administration, Scripting, Scripting Languages, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EC-Council

      Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Security Management, Firewall, Public Key Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
    • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
    • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks

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