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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 California, Irvine

    Productivity and Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Proxy Servers, Restful API, Data Security, Network Troubleshooting, Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Computer Security Incident Management, Generative AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Team Performance Management, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Coordination

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Secure Coding in Laravel

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Software, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Web Development Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scenario Testing, Amazon CloudWatch, System Support, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Security Controls

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Productivity and Systems Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
  • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Generative AI for Data Science: Microsoft
  • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
  • Secure Coding in Laravel: Infosec
  • Providing Technical Support for AWS Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt

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