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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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    LearnKartS

    Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Surveys, Survey Creation, Environmental Laws, Environment, Sampling (Statistics), Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ancient History, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Google Cloud

    Premiers pas avec Security Command Center Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Multi-Cloud, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Encryption, OAuth, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Authentications, Cloud API, Data Security, Data Access, Key Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Vulnerability Scanning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Network Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, UI Components, Email Security, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Public Cloud

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    386 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Controls, Application Security, Security Software, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Applications, System Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, Solution Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Governance, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-On Labs in Google Cloud for Security Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, User Accounts, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Kafka Integration with Storm, Spark, Flume, and Security: LearnKartS
  • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Premiers pas avec Security Command Center Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Detect and Investigate Threats with Security Command Center: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Design solutions with security best practices and priorities: Whizlabs

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