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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


  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Claves para la igualdad de género

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Conflict Management, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Safety and Security, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    925 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Test Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Development Tools, Application Security, Web Servers, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Proxy Servers, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft Office, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, Sales Process, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Software-Defined Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Analytics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Document Management, Business Solutions, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • CyberPatriot: Packt
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
  • Enterprise Data Integration, Governance and Architecture: SkillUp
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
  • Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera

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