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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Business Development, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, CI/CD, Data Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Problem Management, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Data Security, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, System Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Security, Security Management, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Service Level Agreement, Data Security, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Information Technology, Cyber Risk, Human Factors (Security), Application Servers, Web Servers, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology, Governance, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months