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    Master Linux security for protecting systems from threats. Learn about security best practices, firewall configurations, and access control.

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      Packt

      CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

      Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Software Installation, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Network Security, Application Security, Mac OS, Unix, Malware Protection, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Hardware Troubleshooting, Change Control, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Technical Review, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Linux, Requirements Analysis, Debugging

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Technical Review, Software Documentation, Version Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Team Oriented, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Secure your Cloud Data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Identity and Access Management (IAM)

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), Cryptographic Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, Firewall, Data Security, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      C++ Superpowers and More

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003): Packt
    • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
    • Secure your Cloud Data: Microsoft
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Packt
    • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
    • Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity : Infosec

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