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    Master Linux security for protecting systems from threats. Learn about security best practices, firewall configurations, and access control.

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Prerequisite Course

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Application Development, Unix, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Application Servers, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Software Installation, Node.JS

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Enterprise Security, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Gap Analysis, Functional Specification, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Flow Diagrams, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Campus BBVA

      Cybersecurity for Tech Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Crisis Management, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Email Security, Payment Systems, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cloud Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Technical Product Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Amazon Redshift, Data Security, Databases, Innovation, Technical Support, Product Management

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cyber Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Program Evaluation, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
    • Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
    • Requirements Gathering in Business Analysis: Microsoft
    • Cybersecurity for Tech Professionals: Campus BBVA
    • Real-World Cloud Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Fundamentals of Ansible: Red Hat
    • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
    • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
    • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System

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