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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Commands in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Mobile Security

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      Free Trial
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      AI skills
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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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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Security of AI

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 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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      591 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

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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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      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

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

    • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
    • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
    • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Google Cybersecurity: Google
    • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Security Principles: ISC2
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 2: Pearson

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