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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Static Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Technical Review, Test Planning, Code Review, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Encryption, Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Software Installation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Authentications, IT Management, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Multi-Factor Authentication, Change Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Medical Equipment, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Health Care, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Istio, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Redis, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Test Tools, Linux

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Hands-On Web App Pentesting

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Red Hat

      Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Cryptography and Hashing Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, FinTech, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Connecting to Devices and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Network Security, File Management, Shell Script

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Static Testing: Board Infinity
    • Google IT 지원 수료증 이수 과정: Google
    • SSCP Fundamentals and Access Controls: Packt
    • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
    • Deploying Redis Enterprise for GKE and Serverless App on Anthos Bare Metal: Google Cloud
    • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
    • Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development: Red Hat
    • Cryptography and Hashing Overview: University of California, Irvine

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