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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

    Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, System Monitoring, Compliance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Teams, Security Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Git and GitHub: Version Control for Modern Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Jenkins, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development, Security Controls, Code Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Evaluate Your Cloud Next Generation Firewall Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Administration, Containerization, Security Controls, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Block.one: Creating a Multi Node EOSIO Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Blockchain, Software Installation, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), User Accounts, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Systems Administration

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    DeepSeek Essentials: From Foundations to Real-World Use

    Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Open Source Technology, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Business Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    GenAI-Assisted Development and Code Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Design, Python Programming, Version Control, Java Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, JSON, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems, Authentications, Encryption, Automation, Debugging, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Private Cloud, Restful API, Go (Programming Language), Compliance Auditing, Program Development, Frontend Integration, Software Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Enterprise Security, Auditing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Lakes, Big Data, Linux Commands, File Systems, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Software Installation, Distributed Computing, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Pollution Prevention, Social Sciences, Sustainable Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Environment, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Advanced Management and Exam Preparation for Microsoft Teams: Packt
  • Git and GitHub: Version Control for Modern Development: Edureka
  • Evaluate Your Cloud Next Generation Firewall Needs: Google Cloud
  • Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for Cloud Storage: Google Cloud
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Block.one: Creating a Multi Node EOSIO Blockchain: Google Cloud
  • DeepSeek Essentials: From Foundations to Real-World Use: Board Infinity
  • GenAI-Assisted Development and Code Quality: SkillUp
  • Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker: Packt
  • Enterprise Blockchain & Auditing: AI CERTs

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