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
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
This course is part of Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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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
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LW
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
The hands on practice with the Labs for Linux and SQL was the MOST beneficial. This helped with learning, absorbing, and genuinely understanding the material. This course is set up very well!
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.
AK
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
It was a very wonderful course full of practical aspects and theoretical guidance. I enjoyed it very much and promise to further my study in Linux and SQL.......To my Instructor I thank YOU.
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