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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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    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, Containerization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, ASP.NET, iOS Development, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Android Development, Version Control

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services dalam bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Key Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Technical Documentation, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Kubernetes for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Containerization, Node.JS, Development Environment, Servers, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Rent-a-VM to Process Earthquake Data

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Pipelines, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Security Software, Process Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Securing Container Builds

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment, Network Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Database Management, Data Management, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Intro to Managing Resources Using Infrastructure-as-Code

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Management, Devops Tools, Cloud Computing Architecture, Firewall, Application Deployment, Security Controls, Bash (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Elasticsearch Operations and Cloud Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Data Maintenance

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Secure Devices and Users on ChromeOS

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services dalam bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn
  • Kubernetes for Beginners: Packt
  • Rent-a-VM to Process Earthquake Data: Google Cloud
  • Securing Container Builds: Google Cloud
  • Data Management with Azure: Implement Compliance Controls: Coursera
  • Intro to Managing Resources Using Infrastructure-as-Code: Codio
  • Advanced Elasticsearch Operations and Cloud Deployment: Packt

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