• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Linux Security

    Linux Security Courses Online

    Master Linux security for protecting systems from threats. Learn about security best practices, firewall configurations, and access control.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Linux Security Course Catalog

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Communication and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, TCP/IP, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Endpoint Security, Software-Defined Networking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Network Security

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Implementing a Risk Management Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Security Management, IT Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Project Documentation, Presentations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, File Systems, Servers, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Integrity, Data Security, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Scalability, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Security Assessment and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Testing, Test Planning, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      API Development

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Servers, JSON, Software Documentation, Web Services, Application Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Firewall, Threat Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, Security Controls, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Linux Security learners also search

    Information Security
    Data Security
    Software Security
    Network Security
    Web Security
    Computer Security
    Application Security
    CompTIA Security+
    1…115116117…202

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

    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Communication and Network Security: Packt
    • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera Project Network
    • Implementing a Risk Management Framework : Kennesaw State University
    • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
    • An Introduction to Cryptography: University of Leeds
    • Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
    • Security Assessment and Testing: Packt
    • API Development: Codio
    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
    Google (25)
    Google Cloud Platform (17)
    Internet (17)
    Cryptography (16)
    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
    Software Testing (12)
    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok