Network Security Courses and Certifications

Career Certificate

Advanced Network Security

98 ratings at Coursera

Enhance network security skills with advanced firewall techniques, intrusion prevention, cloud security, and threat hunting. Ideal for IT professionals seeking to bolster cybersecurity strategies.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Fortinet

Network Security Support Engineer

46 ratings at Coursera

Diagnose and troubleshoot common networking and security issues in FortiGate solutions, covering concepts, resources, traffic flow, authentication, security profiles, and IPsec.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

(ISC)²

Network and Communications Security

42 ratings at Coursera

Master network security fundamentals through OSI and TCP/IP models, learn to identify threats, implement security controls, and configure protective devices for secure network environments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Royal Holloway, University of London;  University of London

Introduction to Network Security

33 ratings at Coursera

Explore network security fundamentals, protocols, and vulnerabilities. Learn to identify threats, analyze risks, and understand security architectures for robust cyber defense in modern digital infrastructures.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

22 ratings at Coursera

Master advanced network security and optimization techniques for modern, high-performance infrastructures. Gain hands-on experience with EtherChannel, ACLs, NAT, IPv6, and WAN technologies to enhance network efficiency and protection.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Communication and Network Security

13 ratings at Coursera

Dive into communication and network security, exploring OSI and TCP/IP models, secure protocols, and advanced technologies. Gain skills to design secure systems and prepare for the CISSP exam.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Checkpoint

Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

10 ratings at Coursera

Learn to install, configure, and manage Check Point's Maestro Hyperscale Network Security solution, including orchestrator setup, security group creation, and advanced features for high availability.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Packt

Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

Master network security fundamentals and cryptographic principles to protect systems from modern threats, implement secure configurations, and deploy essential security tools for both cloud and on-premise environments.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cisco

Network Security Principles

Master essential network security fundamentals including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and monitoring to defend against cyber threats and build resilient IT environments.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Routing, Network Devices, and Security

Master routing protocols, network security, and device management while gaining hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark for troubleshooting TCP/IP systems and VLANs.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

Master advanced network services, security, and programmability. Explore wireless networks, NAT, DHCP, NTP, QoS, and network management. Learn to defend against threats, implement ACLs, and leverage SDN for efficient network automation.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

Master network security essentials, defense strategies against common attacks, troubleshooting techniques, and prepare for certification exams with practical skills for maintaining secure network environments.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

Master advanced network security techniques and endpoint protection strategies while exploring cloud security, Cisco Firepower, ESA, WSA, and Umbrella configurations for comprehensive enterprise defense.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Checkpoint

Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

Master Check Point Quantum Spark deployment, configuration, and management including firewall, VPN, threat prevention, wireless setup, and troubleshooting for SMB networks.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computer Science 202: Network and System Security

Comprehensive exploration of network and system security, covering encryption, firewalls, wireless security, web application protection, authentication, and auditing for robust cybersecurity implementation.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course