Linux Security & Hardening Courses and Certifications

Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security

5410 ratings at Coursera

Explore OS fundamentals, security features, and hands-on skills in Windows, Linux, and macOS. Gain essential knowledge for IT and cybersecurity careers through practical labs and projects.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Linux Server Management and Security

920 ratings at Coursera

Explore enterprise Linux management, covering system configuration, user authentication, and security hardening techniques for effective server administration.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

1184 ratings at Coursera

Become proficient in Linux programming, manage and secure Linux systems, and prepare for the LFCA certification in 17 weeks.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Linux+ (Live Online)

182 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn about the Linux operating system and prepare for the Linux+ certification exam in this comprehensive course.

• CourseHorse
• 105 hours
• Self-Paced
• $914.00

Securing Linux Systems

112 ratings at Coursera

Explore Linux security essentials: permissions, authentication, logging, backups, and firewalls. Gain practical skills for system administration and network protection.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Linux Security: The Complete Iptables Firewall Guide

1547 ratings at Udemy

Linux Security Improved. Create professional Netfilter/Iptables Firewalls. All you need to know about Netfilter/Iptables

• Udemy
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Applied Ethical Hacking and Rules of Engagement

1465 ratings at Udemy

40h empirical knowledge of Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Python Hacking, Kali Linux & Wazuh SIEM on Elastic Stack

• Udemy
• 1 day 15 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Codio Career Certificate

Tools for Security Specialists

68 ratings at Coursera

Learn security infrastructure management, SOAR, ISO standards, and Linux security. Gain practical skills for organizational security across various domains, suitable for beginners.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Packt Career Certificate

CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

31 ratings at Coursera

Master Linux fundamentals, command-line operations, system administration, and security practices while preparing for the CompTIA Linux+ certification through hands-on labs and practical exercises.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Checkpoint

Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security

16 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of Harmony Endpoint Security, covering architecture, deployment, communication, and exclusions for protecting remote workforce and devices from sophisticated cyber threats.

• Coursera
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Advanced Linux Networking and Security

10 ratings at Coursera

Master advanced Linux system administration through hands-on networking, security, containerization, and automation techniques. Configure networks, implement security controls, manage containers, and streamline operations with modern tools.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Codio

Linux for Security Experts

This course provides an overview of security topics for Linux systems.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

Master pentesting and privilege escalation through hands-on CTF challenges. Progress from basic file manipulation to advanced server hacking, vulnerability exploitation, and privilege escalation in Linux and Windows environments.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

Master critical Linux security techniques including file access controls, firewall configuration with firewalld/UFW, and mandatory access control using AppArmor/SELinux through hands-on labs.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

Unlock advanced Linux security through comprehensive SELinux training covering fundamentals, troubleshooting, custom applications, military-grade MLS/MCS, containers, and Ansible management.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course