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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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    Coursera

    Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Operational Databases, Scalability, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Running Windows Containers on Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems, Windows Servers, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Networking, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Command-Line Interface, End User Training and Support

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Risk Managers: Advanced Risk Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Generative AI, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems, AI Security, Anomaly Detection, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Service Level

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up)

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, API Design, Restful API, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Unit Testing, Systems Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, System Design and Implementation, Unified Modeling Language, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Communications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Benchmarking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Nagios XI: Monitor, Configure & Optimize IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, IT Management, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Incident Management, System Implementation, User Accounts, User Interface (UI), File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of RMAN Backup and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Disaster Recovery, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, System Configuration, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration & Performance Optimization Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Servers, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Windows Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Computing, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Master Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching - JNCIS-ENT

    Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Oracle Performance: Exadata, Enterprise Manager Mastery: Coursera
  • How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts: Coursera
  • Running Windows Containers on Compute Engine: Google Cloud
  • Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN: Amazon Web Services
  • GenAI for Risk Managers: Advanced Risk Analysis Techniques: Coursera
  • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud
  • ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up): Packt
  • Foundations of Agent-Based AI Systems: LearnQuest
  • Master Nagios XI: Monitor, Configure & Optimize IT Systems: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of RMAN Backup and Recovery: Packt

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