Best network defense Courses Online
We compared 11 Network Defense courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $601.20. 9 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Harvard University and Rochester Institute of Technology. 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.
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Computer Science for Cybersecurity
Offered by Harvard University
In this course, you will explore the intersection of computer science and cybersecurity, learning essential concepts and practices that are crucial for protecting digital systems. The curriculum covers various topics, su...
$601.20listed price -
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Extreme CyberArk Hacking Ultimate Kali linux Elite Unleashed
Welcome to "Extreme Ethical Hacking: Ultimate Kali Linux Elite Unleashed"Unparalleled depth of content and hands-on training.Over 400 video lectures and 1000+ articles, scripts, and resources.Mastery of Kali Linux tools,...
$199.99listed price -
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UNOFFICIAL Network Defender Course for Success
|| UNOFFICIAL COURSE ||IMPORTANT before enrolling:This course is not intended to replace studying any official vendor material for certification exams, is not endorsed by the certification vendor, and you will not b...
$19.99listed price -
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Cybersecurity Threat Hunting for SOC Analysts
Zeek + Suricata.Splunk.Sysmon.Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics.TCPdump + ngrepWireshark + tshark.Wait, I'm not done.capinfos.RITA.Bloodhound.Bad Blood.Detection Lab.Metasploit + msfvenom + Meterpreter + Proc...
$199.99listed price -
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Hacking School - DEUTSCHE EDITION - Lernen durch Praxis
Letzte Aktualisierung: 11/2024Hacking School - DEUTSCHE EDITION - Lernen durch PraxisAchtung: Das ist eine neue Version des Kurses. Es umfasst Trainingssystem und alle Skripte diskutiert in den Aufnahmen.Hacking Sch...
$99.99listed price -
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Fundamentals of Cyber Defense
Offered by STARWEAVER
Fundamentals of Cyber Defense provides a practical introduction to cybersecurity for learners who want to understand how modern organizations protect systems, networks, and data. In a world of constant cyber threats, the...
$49.00listed price -
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Network Security
Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology
Learn the process of network security, including intrusion detection, evidence collection, network auditing, and contingency planning against attacks.
$399.00listed price -
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Cyber Incident Response and Investigation
Offered by IBM
Gain an understanding of network defensive tactics, network access controls, as well as network monitoring tools. This course is part of the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate!
$149.00listed price -
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FCP_FGT_AD-7.6 Updated to NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.6 Administrator
The Fortinet FCP – FortiGate 7.6 Administrator exam has evolved! It has now been replaced by the new and enhanced NSE 4 – FortiOS 7.6 Administrator certification, offering a fresh and up-to-date path for network security...
$89.99listed price -
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CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410)
Offered by CertNexus
This Specialization covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST SP 800-61r2, US-CERT's National Cyber Incident Response Plan (...
$49.00listed price -
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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Exam 2026
This comprehensive cybersecurity quiz course is designed for learners who want to test, strengthen, and validate their foundational to intermediate cybersecurity knowledge through carefully structured, high-quality asses...
$19.99listed price
What the prices here tell you
The 11 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $601.20, with the middle of the range around $99.99 — a spread of $581.21. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX, Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Harvard University and Rochester Institute of Technology — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Courses versus exam preparation
2 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Network Defense from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
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