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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, Application Security, Security Strategy, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux PAM Security Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Security Command Center Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Google Cloud Platform, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Investigation, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Enterprise System Management and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced System Security Design

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      631 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Design security solutions for infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Application Security Program Ignition Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, DevSecOps, Application Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, DevOps, Technology Roadmaps, Risk Management Framework, Software Development Life Cycle

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
    • Information Extraction from Free Text Data in Health: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
    • Linux PAM Security Administration: Packt
    • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
    • Security Command Center Fundamentals: Google Cloud
    • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Pearson
    • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
    • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System

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