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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Security Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Human Factors (Security), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, System Implementation

      Beginner · 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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      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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      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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Code Coverage, Code Review, Vulnerability, CI/CD, Application Security, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), GitHub, Software Installation, System Configuration, Security Management, Data Integration, Quality Improvement, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Anomaly Detection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Storage, Data Encryption Standard, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing)

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Data Security, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cyber Governance, Cloud Management, Key Management, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Data Encryption Standard, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Key Infrastructure, Configuration Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Patch Management, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Security, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon CloudWatch, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Continuous Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Data Security, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Threat Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Techniques for Implementing Security Services: LearnQuest
    • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6: Pearson
    • Advanced Risk Management, Security Controls & Monitoring: Packt
    • SonarQube Mastery: Continuous Code Inspection & Security: Coursera Instructor Network
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Unit 2: Pearson
    • AWS: Data Protection and Security Governance: Whizlabs
    • Comprehensive Cisco Security Techniques and Automation: Packt
    • AWS: Resilient Solutions and Security Controls: Whizlabs

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