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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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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Azure Active Directory, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Authentications, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Security Management, Generative AI, Records Management, Compliance Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Linux ZFS Training

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Systems Architecture, Data Storage, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Data Management, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, System Monitoring, File Management, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, General Networking, Firewall, Web Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Routing Protocols, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      206K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Security Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Windows, User Accounts, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Mac OS, File Systems, Containerization, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Firewall

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Endpoint Security, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, Network Switches, Microsoft Windows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, OpenShift, Kubernetes, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Microservices, Istio, Flask (Web Framework), Containerization, React.js, Cloud Computing Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Jupyter, Professional Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Cyber Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Telecommunications, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security Awareness Training, General Networking, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Unix, File Management, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Computer Science, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      406 reviews

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

    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
    • Linux ZFS Training: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
    • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
    • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park

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