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      Packt

      Mastering Linux Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, DevOps

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Building Linux Servers: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Servers, Network Protocols, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Security of AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Governance, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Encryption, Risk Management, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Pearson

      Building Linux Servers: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Open Source Technology, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Cryptography, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISC2

      Security Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Building Linux Servers: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Package and Software Management, Linux, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Unix Shell, User Accounts, OS Process Management, General Networking, IT Automation, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Asset Security

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Data Governance, Information Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
    • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Security Principles: ISC2
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 2: Pearson
    • JavaScript Security: Infosec

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