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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, Commercial Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Market Data, Transaction Processing, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    301 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · 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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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Anthos

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Network Security, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure

    4.7
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    380 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Program Management, Systems Thinking, User Requirements Documents, Cost Management, Contract Management, Systems Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Requirements, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt
  • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive: Duke University
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysisâ„¢ (ECBAâ„¢) Exam Prep: Starweaver
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles: UiPath

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