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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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      Packt

      Securing Systems and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Firewall, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Zero Trust Network Access, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Malware Protection, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Digital Communications, Restful API, Web Applications, Security Controls, Telecommunications, Electronic Components, Data Processing, Technical Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Science, Embedded Software, Data Cleansing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Analysis, Linux, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Web Technologies and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Software Testing, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      745 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health Equity, Risk Management, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management, Data Management, Sales Process, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Salesforce Development, User Accounts, Application Deployment, End User Training and Support, Ad Hoc Reporting, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Cloud Computing, Sales Management, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Reporting, Lead Generation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Security Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert 101

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      CompTIA Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, System Support, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Security Controls, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Securing Systems and Networks: Packt
    • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets: Coursera Project Network
    • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
    • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
    • Salesforce Admin Certification: LearnKartS
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University

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