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Linux Security Courses

Linux security courses can help you learn system hardening, user access controls, network security protocols, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in configuring firewalls, implementing encryption techniques, and conducting security audits. Many courses introduce tools like iptables for firewall management, OpenSSL for encryption, and Wireshark for network analysis, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect systems from vulnerabilities and threats.


Popular Linux Security Courses and Certifications


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    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Jenkins, Ansible, Devops Tools, Version Control, Terraform, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    OWASP Top 10

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Block.one: Getting Started with The EOSIO Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Blockchain, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Google Cloud Platform, Key Management, User Accounts, Development Environment, Network Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Apple Certified Support Professional 10.14

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), File Management, TCP/IP, User Provisioning, Data Security, System Configuration, Apple software proficiency, Network Protocols, Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Network Support, Software Installation, Data Management, Unix Commands, Unix, Application Performance Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Digital Leader Training 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Management, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Looker (Software), Data Strategy, Public Cloud, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Computer Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Create a Professional Online Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, LinkedIn, Facebook, Professionalism, digital literacy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Instagram, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Firewall, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Protocols, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Healthcare Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Security, Generative AI, Health Information Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Developing Secure IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
  • Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring: Edureka
  • OWASP Top 10: Packt
  • Block.one: Getting Started with The EOSIO Blockchain: Google Cloud
  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
  • Apple Certified Support Professional 10.14: Packt
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds
  • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt

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