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      University of Colorado System

      Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

      4.7
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Web Technologies and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Cyber Security in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Copilot for Security

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Software, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      SOAR for Enterprise Security

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Information Technology Operations, Automation, Systems Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Serverless Computing, Secure Coding, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Services, Web Applications, Cloud Platforms, Javascript, Node.JS, Amazon Web Services

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Assessment and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Digital Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, File Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Threat Detection, Data Integrity, Graphical Tools, Digital Communications, Malware Protection, File Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Mobile Development Tools, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Network Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Security at the Edge

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Internet Of Things, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Encryption, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Network Infrastructure

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
    • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
    • Cyber Security in Manufacturing : University at Buffalo
    • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft
    • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
    • SOAR for Enterprise Security: Codio
    • JavaScript Security Part 3: Infosec
    • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt

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