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.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Incident Response, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Solutions
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Incident Response, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Regulatory Requirements, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, Technical Services, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Test Planning, Cloud Storage, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Database Application, Web Servers, Web Applications, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Authentications, Query Languages, Data Validation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Network Routing, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Tax Compliance, Cloud Computing, Sales Tax, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Tax Management, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Access, Digital Forensics, Interoperability, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks