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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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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authentications, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Information Systems Security, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Threat Detection, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Trading, Equities, Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Informed Consent

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Central Banks and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Scalability, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Software As A Service, Databases, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Database Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cost Reduction, Network Administration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners: Packt
  • Securing the IoT Landscape: From Inception to Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Central Banks and Monetary Policy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Chronicle SIEM: Outcomes & Functions: Google Cloud

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