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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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    Microsoft

    Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    FAIR Institute

    Cyber Risk Management for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Insurance, Risk Modeling, Compliance Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Administration, Network Security, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Storage in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Data Management, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Encryption Standard, Disaster Recovery

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Responsible AI - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Training, AI Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Data Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Data Structures

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Capstone: Organization Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Email Marketing, User Accounts, Dashboard, Administration, Business Reporting, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, UI/UX Strategy, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Internal Communications, Data Management, Business Administration, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management Framework, Malware Protection, Security Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Network Security, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

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    Rating, 4.6 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

  • Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
  • Cyber Risk Management for Executives: FAIR Institute
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Storage in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Responsible AI - Español: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) with Vertex AI: Manage Features: Google Cloud
  • Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Salesforce Capstone: Organization Integration: University of California, Irvine
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest

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