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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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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Risk Appetite, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Ubuntu, Application Deployment, Linux, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Big Data, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing

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    908 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

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    980 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Analytics & Visualization: From Data to Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Scripting, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Pivot Tables And Charts, Servers, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Pipelines, Authentications, Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Help Desk Support, Software Installation

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    576 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling, Systems Integration, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Applied Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Pearson
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Splunk Analytics & Visualization: From Data to Insights: EDUCBA
  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making: Khalifa University

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