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    Explore the Linux Security Course Catalog

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      Infosec

      Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Storage, Hardening, Software As A Service, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Firewall, Digital Transformation, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Network Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Network Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Public Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking, Amazon S3, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Centers, Data Analysis, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Security Incident Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Query Languages, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, User Accounts, Scripting Languages, Database Design, Animations, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting, Systems Administration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ISC2

      ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework, Malware Protection, Network Security, Key Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), OSI Models, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, Security Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      America's Written Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      457 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: File Management for Devops

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Devops Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Hands-on Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Network Switches, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Basic Electrical Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Electronics, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Distributed Computing, Telecommunications, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
    • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
    • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
    • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
    • Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Linux: File Management for Devops: Coursera Project Network

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