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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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    Google Cloud

    Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Public Cloud, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, System Monitoring, Security Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Security Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Technical Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Security Best Practices in Google Cloud 日本語版

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance

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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701(Exam Blueprint 1.1)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Technical Product Management, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Product Management, Data Security, Technical Support, Application Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Business

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Check Point: Next-Gen Data Center Security CloudGuard for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Cloud Management, Firewall, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Managing Security in Google Cloud Platform 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Security Analyst Job: Google Cloud
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Security Best Practices in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701(Exam Blueprint 1.1): Pearson
  • Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected: Advancing Women in Tech

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