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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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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Computer Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, File Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Associate Cloud Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Human Factors (Security), Security Controls, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft Office, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, Sales Process, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

    4.5
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Software-Defined Networking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity & Vehicle Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response

    3.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Computer Forensics: Infosec
  • Se préparer à devenir Associate Cloud Engineer : Google Cloud
  • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt

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