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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

    Foundations of Oracle Database Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Software Installation, System Configuration, SQL, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, Process Improvement, GitLab, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Unit Testing, DevSecOps, Scalability, Performance Metric, Integration Testing, Software Development, Organizational Change, Project Management, User Story, Git (Version Control System), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Application Deployment, Application Security

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Set up a SIEM forwarder for Windows on Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Operational Databases, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Angular, Ajax, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kubernetes for Beginners

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Create a Professional Online Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, LinkedIn, Facebook, Professionalism, digital literacy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Instagram, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cloud CV0 003

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Controls, CI/CD, Computer Security Incident Management, Scalability, Data Security, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Solution Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy, Strategic Partnership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Ciberseguridad para PYMES

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Controls, Network Security, Firewall, Malware Protection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, AI Security, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Oracle Database Administration: Packt
  • Agile Development Excellence: Scrum, User Story, CI Insight: Board Infinity
  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
  • Set up a SIEM forwarder for Windows on Docker: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Web Hacking Expert - Full-Stack Exploitation Mastery: Packt
  • Kubernetes for Beginners: Packt
  • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds
  • CompTIA Cloud CV0 003: Pearson
  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University

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