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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Threat Detection and Security Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Security Engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Enterprise Architecture, Endpoint Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Incident Management, Encryption

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Server Side, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Servers, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Program Development, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Introduction to IT Security

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Threat Management, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Risk Management

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, File I/O, Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    ★ 4.2 (31) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux security courses

  • Threat Detection and Security Engineering: Microsoft
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Python for Security: Packt
  • Introduction to IT Security: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration: Red Hat
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College

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