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      LearnQuest

      Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management Framework, Change Control, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Threat Management, System Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, System Implementation, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Systems Development Life Cycle

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Health Information Management, Data Sharing, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Security Policies, Verification And Validation, Encryption, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Risk Management Framework, Secure Coding, Software Testing, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Software Architecture, Agile Methodology

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with AWS Security Hub

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Security Software, Security Controls

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Security Strategy, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Change Control, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, System Implementation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Networking & Security Technical Support

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4: Pearson
    • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
    • Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations​: ISC2
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2: Pearson
    • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
    • Getting Started with AWS Security Hub: Amazon Web Services
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1: Pearson

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