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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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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage Technologies, Event Monitoring, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Introduction to Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Management, Program Development, Programming Principles, Cloud Platforms, Data Security, Version Control, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Bottlerocket

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux, Servers, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Test Automation, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Agile Software Development, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Development Testing, Agile Methodology, Git (Version Control System), Application Security, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Artifactory, Application Security, Application Deployment, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, DevSecOps, Continuous Deployment, Release Management, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, DevOps, GitHub, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

    Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Microarchitecture, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Systems Integration, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Build Tools, Application Security, Maintainability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Solution Architecture, Compliance Management, Security Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Network Security, Contract Review, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    IT Ticket Management with Typeform

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Javascript, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Network Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Data Storage, Network Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate: Whizlabs
  • Introduction to Terraform: Codio
  • Getting Started with Bottlerocket: Amazon Web Services
  • Continuous Integration (CI) Insight for Agile Development : Board Infinity
  • JFrog DevOps: Secure Software Pipelines & CI/CD Mastery: Coursera
  • Fundamentals Of Microfrontends: Board Infinity
  • Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts : LearnQuest
  • IT Ticket Management with Typeform: Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1: Pearson

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