• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Linux Security

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


  • P

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Grafana, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Software Visualization, Linux, YAML, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Configuration Management, Real Time Data, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Migrating an application and data from Apache Cassandraâ„¢ to DataStax Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Migration, Apache Cassandra, Docker (Software), Databases, Operational Databases, Database Application, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Technology Strategies, Software As A Service, Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Capital Expenditure

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Data Wrangling with MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Store, Query Languages, Scalability, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hello Node Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Node.JS, Server Side, Web Applications

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introducción a la seguridad en el mundo de la IA

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Data Security, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Risking, Infrastructure Security, Threat Management, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, YAML, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Support and Maintenance Training

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, System Support, Generative AI, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Automation, Technical Support, Debugging, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring, Software Documentation, Information Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    مهارات الإكسل الخاصة التجارية: المستوى المتوسط الثاني

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Automation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Security, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
1…230231232…321

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

  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson
  • Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring: Coursera
  • Migrating an application and data from Apache Cassandraâ„¢ to DataStax Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Français: Google Cloud
  • Data Wrangling with MongoDB: Edureka
  • Hello Node Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • Introducción a la seguridad en el mundo de la IA: Google Cloud
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Français: Google Cloud

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok