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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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    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimizing 3G Layer 1 Firmware: Design to Debug

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Electronics Engineering, Debugging, Electronic Systems, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, Power Electronics, Software Architecture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, GitLab, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Data Validation, Data Quality, Test Automation, Workflow Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Test Case, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Data Pipelines, Scalability, SQL

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Understand Google Cloud Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Security, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Ciberseguridad

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, IT Management, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Market Data, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Project Design, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Business Planning, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability, Cloud Security, Servers, Web Servers, Apache, Firewall, PHP (Scripting Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
  • Optimizing 3G Layer 1 Firmware: Design to Debug: Coursera
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale: Coursera
  • Understand Google Cloud Agents: Google Cloud
  • Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path: Google Cloud
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection: University of Pennsylvania

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