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      Pearson

      Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud-Based Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Authentications, Security Controls, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700)

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Data Loss Prevention, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Collaborative Software, Compliance Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Patch Management, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Administration, System Monitoring, Data Centers, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Network Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Capacity Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Social Studies, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Getting Started with Containers

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Microservices, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Planning And Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Cypress Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Test Planning, Test Execution Engine, Maintainability, Restful API, Security Testing, Test Data, Scalability, Debugging, Authentications, Compliance Reporting, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Cyber Attack Countermeasures

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI in Deployment Training

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Generative AI, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Continuous Deployment, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Technical Design, Docker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Release Management, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Atlassian

      Agile with Atlassian Jira

      Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments: Packt
    • Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700): Packt
    • Prepare for VMware Data Center Virtualization Exam: Board Infinity
    • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
    • Getting Started with Containers: Pearson
    • Advanced Cypress Testing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University

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