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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, CI/CD, Containerization, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Image Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Network Security, Information Privacy, Authentications, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers

      Intermediate · 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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      Whizlabs

      Design security solutions for applications and data

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, User Provisioning, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Encryption

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security

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

    • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
    • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera Project Network
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6: Pearson
    • Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center : EC-Council
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2: Pearson
    • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
    • Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access: Packt
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 1: Pearson

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