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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Network Security, Linux, Hardening, Network Administration, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Controls, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Authentications, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Testing, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, File Systems, Data Security, Linux Commands, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, File Management, File Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Data Security, Data Ethics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Network Analysis, Information Privacy

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

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

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

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Workforce Development, Applied Machine Learning, Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, Business Process Automation, Social Studies, Innovation, Data Collection, Automation, Data Security, Human Machine Interfaces, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Analysis, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Integrity, Application Security, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Windows Servers, Security Awareness, Cryptography, Technical Support, Data Loss Prevention, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      981 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Data Security, Encryption, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
    • Google AI Essentials: Google
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials: IBM
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM

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