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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

    Advanced DevOps Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Grafana, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, System Monitoring, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), YAML, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, General Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), User Accounts, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Authentications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Database Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Securing APIs with Apigee X

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Test Planning, System Monitoring, Load Balancing

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Healthcare Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Software Design, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Risk Response and Reporting Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Compliance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Internal Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Cloud Security, Cost Management, Operating Expense, Capital Expenditure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software Design, Network Engineering, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Securely Connecting AWS IoT Devices to the Cloud V01.00.00

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Real Time Data

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced DevOps Tools and Practices: Packt
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers: Packt
  • Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website: Coursera
  • Securing APIs with Apigee X: Google Cloud
  • Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • GenAI for Healthcare Ethics: Coursera
  • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications : Starweaver
  • Risk Response and Reporting Effectively: Packt
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Français: Google Cloud

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