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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Security, Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon S3, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Key Management, Microservices, Real Time Data, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Hardening, Cloud Security, Network Security, Containerization, Security Testing, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Cyber Security Policies, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption, Authentications, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Data Security, DevSecOps, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cloud Computing, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Serverless Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Docker (Software), Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Centers, Vulnerability Scanning, Virtual Machines, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Real Time Data, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Security Controls, Generative AI, OAuth, DevSecOps, Network Infrastructure, Threat Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Metasploit, Security Strategy, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security, Automation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS: Security, Management and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • GCP: Monitoring, Security, and Costs: Whizlabs
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
  • Network and Security Optimization in Telecommunication: AI CERTs

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