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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

    Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Change Management, Project Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Software Testing, Auditing, Development Testing, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, Project Management Office (PMO), Internal Controls, Governance, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Data Integrity, Risk Management

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Software Documentation, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Product Fundamentals em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, DevOps, Software Technical Review, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Database Management, IBM Cloud, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administration 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Gmail, User Provisioning, Mobile Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Authentications, Threat Management, User Accounts, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cloud Services, Systems Administration, Application Security, Document Management, Data Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File I/O, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Systems, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS CloudTrail Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Event Monitoring, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Implementations and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, General Networking, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin & App Builder Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Application Deployment, Salesforce Development, Dashboard, Cloud Deployment, Customer Relationship Management, Change Control, Analytics, Continuous Deployment, Data Import/Export, Authentications, Data Migration, Configuration Management, Data Presentation, Responsive Web Design, System Configuration, Workflow Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Business Logic

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción al Desarrollo de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Policy Development, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Labor Relations, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workforce Management, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Requirements, Information Privacy, Risk Analysis, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Business Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Application Lifecycle Management, Interpersonal Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Quality Management, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation: Packt
  • Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Google Cloud Product Fundamentals em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project: IBM
  • Google Workspace Administration 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
  • AWS CloudTrail Getting Started: Amazon Web Services
  • Network Implementations and Operations: Packt
  • Salesforce Admin & App Builder Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Introducción al Desarrollo de Software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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