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      Oracle

      Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Database Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      233 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Unix, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Shell, Kubernetes, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Ansible, File Systems, Containerization, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Application Deployment, Authentications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for your Professional Data Engineer Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Infrastructure, Database Design, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Automation, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Protocols

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of California, Davis

      Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Cryptography, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Encryption, OS Process Management, Data Validation, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Servers, Network Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciberseguridad

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Penetration Testing, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Database Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Database Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Software Defined Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations: Oracle
    • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
    • Preparing for your Professional Data Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
    • Ciberseguridad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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