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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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    LearnQuest

    Secure SD Branch

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Cost Benefit Analysis, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Logic, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Business Analysis, TypeScript, Node.JS, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, File I/O

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7)

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, vSphere DRS & HA, Cloud Infrastructure, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, Storage vMotion, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Machines, iSCSI Configuration, vCenter Server Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Network Administration, Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Capacity Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Security, Web Content, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Information Privacy, Computer Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), User Accounts, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Authentications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Database Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Data Governance, AI Workflows, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Risk Modeling, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, OS Process Management, Browser Compatibility, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AWS Developer: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Data Security, Cloud Security, Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    FAIR Institute

    Executive Communication and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure SD Branch: LearnQuest
  • Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents: Coursera
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2: Pearson
  • VMware VCP-DCV (Updated for vSphere 7): Packt
  • How to Get Into Web Development: University of Leeds
  • Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling: Packt
  • Data Lineage & Ethical Frameworks for Responsible AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson

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