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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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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, General Networking, File Systems, Identity and Access Management, User Accounts, Service Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Load Balancing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Network Architecture, Containerization, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Cloud Security Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Virtualization, Firewall, Public Cloud, Encryption, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Integrity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Strategic Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Product Lifecycle Management, OpenAI, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Engineering, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cybersecurity, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Technical Communication, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Network Security, Linux Servers, Security Controls, Linux, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Hardening, Linux Commands, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Authentications, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Database Design, MySQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Star Schema, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Jupyter, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Network Security, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Hardware, Software Development Life Cycle, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Assurance, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Systems Administration, File Management, File Systems, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500)

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Security Controls, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux, Systems Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Security Controls

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
    • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7: Pearson
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
    • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2: Pearson

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