15 Best Network Security Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Network Security courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $9.99 to $79.00. 3 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado System, Kennesaw State University and IBM. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $9.99 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "network security" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Fundamentals of Computer Network Security
Offered by University of Colorado System
This specialization in intended for IT professionals, computer programmers, managers, IT security professionals who like to move up ladder, who are seeking to develop network system security skills. Through four courses,...
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Managing Network Security
Offered by Kennesaw State University
Almost every organization uses computer networks to share their information and to support their business operations. When we allow network access to data it is exposed to threats from inside and outside of the organizat...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditFundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditSystem & Network Security Essentials
Offered by LearnKartS
This intermediate-level System & Network Security course teaches you to think like an ethical hacker, spotting vulnerabilities, analyzing attacks, and defending infrastructure using real-world tools and techniques. You'l...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditNetwork Security, Access Control, and Automation
Offered by Packt
Network security and automation are critical skills in today’s interconnected IT environments, where safeguarding data and ensuring controlled access are top priorities. This course provides a comprehensive understanding...
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Coursera CertificateGoogle Network Security
Offered by Google
In today's interconnected world, network security is more critical than ever. This Specialization from Google provides you with foundational knowledge of how networks function and how to protect them from attacks. You’ll...
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Coursera CertificateAdvanced Network Security
Offered by LearnQuest
The Advanced Network Security specialization is designed for Network Security Analysts, Information Technology (IT) Managers, or Cybersecurity Consultants to further their understanding of advanced network security techn...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditAzure: Network Security
Offered by Whizlabs
Azure: Network Security Course is the Second course of the Exam Prep AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Specialization. This course is designed to describe the concepts of Azure Network Security related...
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Coursera CertificateNetwork Security Troubleshooting
Offered by Total Seminars
Total Seminars Network Security Troubleshooting course covers network security and network troubleshooting, the two domains that prove a network professional's readiness for real-world work. Covering approximately 4 of e...
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Coursera CertificateFortinet Network Security
Offered by Fortinet, Inc.
This Specialization is intended for cybersecurity professionals seeking to develop their network security skills and knowledge. Through five courses, you will learn how to deploy, design, manage, support, and analyze adv...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditCheck Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security
Offered by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
In this course brought to you by industry leader Check Point, they will cover the Maestro Orchestrator initial installation, creation and configuration of security group via the web user interface and SmartConsole featur...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditPalo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals
Offered by Palo Alto Networks
In the Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals course, you'll explore the essential principles of network security and learn how to maintain a secure computing environment. By the end, you'll have a solid unders...
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Enhanced Network Security Approach on Google Cloud
Offered by Google Cloud
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. Advancing your Google Cloud network security with VM-Series, Cloud IDS, and XSOAR.
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Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems
Offered by University of Colorado System
In this MOOC, we will learn the basic cyber security concepts, how to identify vulnerabilities/threat in a network system. We will apply CIA basic security services in the triage of recent cyberattack incidents, such as...
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
Vigilance against cyberthreats and attacks becomes increasingly important year over year as we continue to accelerate the amount of sensitive information in digital, web-accessible formats. Do you want to arm yourself wi...
$49.00listed price
Best Network Security Courses on Coursera compared
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