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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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      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

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Microarchitecture, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Software Visualization, Development Environment, Program Development, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Application Security, Build Tools, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Security Strategy, Cryptography, Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Programming Principles, Software Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Java, Data Security, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      596 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Configuration Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Law

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Community Outreach, Research, Data Security, Storytelling, Investigation, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      659 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Security Awareness, 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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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Foundations of Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University

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