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    • G

      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New AI skills
      G

      Google

      Google Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Stakeholder Communications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Architecture, Event Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, Security Controls, Debugging, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Network Security

      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, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Security Controls, Web Servers, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      657 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Personally Identifiable Information, Malware Protection, Email Security, Incident Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      782 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Network Administration, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Wireless Networks, Hardening, Firewall, Malware Protection, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Threat Modeling, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Endpoint Detection and Response, NIST 800-53, Regulatory Compliance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Networking, 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
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Network Security

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Protocols

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      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, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Network Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Coursera Instructor Network
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • Network Security: ISC2
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google

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