This course focuses on foundational computing skills that support the work of a security analyst. It begins with an introduction to computer operating systems, followed by a closer exploration of Linux, an operating system commonly used by security professionals. By the end of this course, learners will be able to use the Linux command line through the Bash shell to navigate and manage the file system and to authenticate and authorize users, and they will also be able to use SQL to communicate with a database.
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
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Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
This course is part of Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Explain the relationship between operating systems, applications, and hardware
Compare a graphical user interface to a command line interface
Navigate and manage the file system using Linux commands via the Bash shell
Use SQL to retrieve information from a database
Skills you'll gain
- Category: Linux Administration
- Category: User Accounts
- Category: SQL
- Category: Linux Commands
- Category: Authentications
- Category: File Management
- Category: Database Management
- Category: Authorization (Computing)
- Category: File Systems
Tools you'll learn
- Category: Unix Shell
- Category: Command-Line Interface
- Category: Query Languages
- Category: Relational Databases
- Category: Linux
- Category: Operating Systems
- Category: Unix Commands
- Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
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Taught in English
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SA
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023
this course linux and sql is the 4th course series of google cyber security certification. This course is linux operating system , and sql. this is very helpful steps in my cyber security journey.
MR
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
I was engaged with the optional exemplars for me to practice. Thank you for letting me use those. I'm using Coddy to learn on the side, but I can't use the same exercises here and over there.
DC
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
This course was very detailed, the pace was perfect for a new beginner like myself and the examples and activities were accurate and related to real-world scenarios. Great course!!!