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January 31, 2024
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Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Incident Response, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Firewall, Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Threat Detection, Disaster Recovery, Multi-Factor Authentication, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks
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Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Hardware, Linux, Encryption, Microsoft Windows, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support
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Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Information Systems Security, Multi-Factor Authentication
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