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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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    Packt

    GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Docker (Software), ChatGPT, Google Gemini, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Development Environment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Git (Version Control System), Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Testing, Generative AI, Embeddings, System Monitoring, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Authorization and Managing Identity in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Kubernetes, Encryption, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, File Systems, Information Management, Data Centers, Servers, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software-Defined Networking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    IT Ticket Management with Typeform

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAE Institute México

    Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Blockchain Technology Applied

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Experience Design, Key Management, Application Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Frontend Integration, Data Security, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Making of Modern Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Threat Intelligence with Cortex XSOAR

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Code Review, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Database Design, Python Programming, Automation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024: Packt
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 8: Pearson
  • Authorization and Managing Identity in Azure: SkillUp
  • Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt
  • IT Ticket Management with Typeform: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking: SAE Institute México
  • Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
  • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 5: Pearson

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