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      Pearson

      The Zero Trust Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Ciberseguridad de Google

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Linux, Cybersecurity, Debugging, SQL

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Investigation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Data Sharing, OS Process Management, Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligence

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Control Panels, General Networking, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, File Systems, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

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

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      Pearson

      CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Personally Identifiable Information, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Enterprise Security, User Accounts, Security Awareness, Safety and Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Zero Trust Framework: Pearson
    • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
    • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
    • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4: Pearson
    • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Google Project Management: Google
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 6: Pearson

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