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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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    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, File Management, Server Side

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Governance, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Encryption, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Encryption, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Network Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Testability, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Application Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    생성형 AI 앱: 업무 혁신

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Security, Document Management, Information Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Power of the Agile Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Software Development, Business Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Process Design, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Valuation, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Prioritization

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    Packt

    Power Apps Development: Tips, Tricks & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Project Planning, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Application Deployment, Requirements Analysis, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Power BI, Business Logic, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Delivery, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Development, Microsoft Outlook

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics: Anthropic
  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): Packt
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Preparing for Your Associate Cloud Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • 생성형 AI 앱: 업무 혁신: Google Cloud
  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • The Power of the Agile Business Analyst: Packt

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