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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Vulnerability Assessments

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cloud Architecture and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Game Design, Programming Principles, Linux, Application Development, Cross Platform Development

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Security Engineering and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Strategic Edge Security Management

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Cloud Standards, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      GCP Security and Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Security, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Firewall, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Business Implementation and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Security and Layouts

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Data Security, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
    • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
    • Cloud Architecture and Security: Packt
    • Build a Guessing Game in C# on Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
    • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices : LearnQuest
    • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
    • Strategic Edge Security Management: LearnQuest
    • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
    • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS

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