Network Security

Network Security is a set of measures designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of computer networks. Coursera's Network Security catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and managing secure networks. You'll learn about the different types of intrusions, attacks, and threats to network security, and how to defend against them using firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of secure network architectures, VPNs, wireless network security, and the importance of network security policies. This skill is crucial for roles such as network administrators, security analysts, and cybersecurity professionals.
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Protocols, Load Balancing, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    713 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    240 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    88 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

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

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    589 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    210 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Network Security, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    119 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Infosec

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Encryption, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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