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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

    Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Debugging, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Business Process, Process Analysis, Workflow Management, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Gap Analysis, Digital Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Service Level

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Redis, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, NoSQL, Key Management, Cloud Security, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Introduction to YAML

    Skills you'll gain: YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Kubernetes, Devops Tools, Docker (Software), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Validation, JSON, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Scripting, DevOps, Configuration Management, Debugging, System Configuration, Automation, Software Versioning, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Create an Internal Load Balancer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Load Balancing, Network Routing, Servers, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Electrical Safety

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, AI Workflows, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, Development Environment, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Web Applications, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    What's New in .NET and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Security, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Authentication, Authorization, and Identity with Vault

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Group Policy, Google Cloud Platform

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Oracle Database Backup and Recovery Using RMAN: Packt
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2: Pearson
  • Agile Business Processes: Systems for Operational Success: Northeastern University
  • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud
  • Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204): Packt
  • Introduction to YAML: Edureka
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create an Internal Load Balancer: Google Cloud
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Amazon Q for beginners: Software Development with GenAI: Coursera

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