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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Business Technologies, Health Technology

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Information Privacy, Performance Measurement, Contingency Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, System Design and Implementation, Cloud Platforms, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Strategy, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciberseguridad

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Human Factors (Security), Cloud Security, Security Testing, Cryptography, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Operations, Network Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Encryption, Information Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Security Awareness, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Vendor Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Linux for Security Experts

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Linux Commands, Security Testing, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Hardening, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Cloud Storage, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Services, Continuous Delivery, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Databases, Managed Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      951 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Persuasive Communication, Security Awareness, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Appeals

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development, GitHub, GitLab, Software Development Methodologies, Technical Management, Git (Version Control System), Technical Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Software Security for Web Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, OAuth, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Validation, Back-End Web Development, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Package and Software Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure Security

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Kennesaw State University
    • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
    • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Linux for Security Experts: Codio
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
    • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation

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