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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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    Infosec

    Defensive Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Network Protocols

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Security Incident Management, File Management, Data Access, Encryption

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Operating System Administration, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, File Systems, Linux, Email Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Penetration Testing, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Vendor Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Requirements, Security Controls, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

    4.7
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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Testing and Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, System Testing, Threat Detection, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Defensive Python: Infosec
  • Windows Registry Forensics: Infosec
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance: LearnKartS
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College

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