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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Key Management, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, File Systems, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux, Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Implementing a Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Systems Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security, Security Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Ansible, Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, IT Automation, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Network Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      CompTIA Security+ Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Threat Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, End User Training and Support, Employee Training, Human Factors, Insurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Offensive Cyber Operations

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Operations, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Security Testing, Network Security, Generative AI

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started: Kennesaw State University
    • Implementing a Risk Management Framework : Kennesaw State University
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations: Starweaver
    • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
    • Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab: Packt
    • CompTIA Security+ Certification: LearnKartS
    • IBM Back-End Development: IBM

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