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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

    Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Collaborative Software, Unix Commands, Microsoft Visual Studio, Continuous Integration, Linux, Mac OS, Web Development Tools, File Management, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Data Integrity, Application Deployment, React.js, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, SQL, Data Migration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The CISO Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cyber Governance, Budget Management, Leadership, Technology Roadmaps, Performance Metric, Relationship Management, Workforce Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Network Switches

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Apache, Windows Servers, Software Installation, MySQL

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Java in Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Jenkins, Apache Mahout, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Java, Continuous Deployment, Java Programming, Federated Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Spring Boot, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Salesforce, AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Customer Relationship Management, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Data Security, Data Modeling, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Experience Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, User Research, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    How to Use a Network Policy on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Containerization, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Elasticsearch Operations and Cloud Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Security Testing, Data Maintenance

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts: Edureka
  • The CISO Masterclass: Packt
  • Cisco CCST Networking - Video Training Series: Packt
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Zabbix: Configure, Monitor & Secure IT Systems: EDUCBA
  • Java in Machine Learning: Board Infinity
  • Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification: Packt
  • Proyecto Final de Fundamentos de UX y requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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