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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


  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Risk Management Framework, Secure Coding, Software Testing, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Software Architecture, Agile Methodology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Network Security, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, IT Automation, Firewall, Network Routing, Business Transformation, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Development Environment, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ansible, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Application Security, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Firewall, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    301 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Application Security Program Ignition Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support: Dell
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Application Security Program Ignition Guide: Packt
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera

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