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Learn Linux Security Through Practical Steps

Linux administration security guide with practical hardening tips on how to prevent attacks on your Linux server
4.3
4.3/5
(144 reviews)
1,253 students
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8.5

Classbaze Grade®

7.7

Freshness

8.3

Popularity

9.0

Material

Linux administration security guide with practical hardening tips on how to prevent attacks on your Linux server
Platform: Udemy
Video: 2h 6m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Freshness

7.7 / 10
This course was last updated on 6/2020.

Course content can become outdated quite quickly. After analysing 71,530 courses, we found that the highest rated courses are updated every year. If a course has not been updated for more than 2 years, you should carefully evaluate the course before enrolling.

Popularity

8.3 / 10
We analyzed factors such as the rating (4.3/5) and the ratio between the number of reviews and the number of students, which is a great signal of student commitment.

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Material

9.0 / 10
Video Score: 7.9 / 10
The course includes 2h 6m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 4 hours 15 minutes of 13 Linux Security courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.1 / 10

The top online course contains a detailed description of the course, what you will learn and also a detailed description about the instructor.

Extra Content Score: 9.9 / 10

Tests, exercises, articles and other resources help students to better understand and deepen their understanding of the topic.

This course contains:

12 articles.
2 resources.
0 exercise.
0 test.

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About the course

Mihai says: “We, as Linux users, have a wrong perspective about this OS, we think it’s bulletproof by itself, although the ugly truth it’s completely different. This course is one of the best ways to get to know Linux for real and its’ security flaws. Congrats for the instructor, Carmen Balan, for the initiative.”

Giussepe says “Clear explanation, simple but quite complete on may aspects of complex linux hardening job.”
Leela says “Explained the concepts in a simplified manner.”
Linux Servers provide many user transactions, which are constantly vulnerable to security threats, due to data sensitivity. To bring an application up and running on a server is an important thing, but without taking security measures, it can end up in a disaster. Although Linux is immune to some of the dangers Windows servers encounters, Internet is still a dangerous place. Therefore it’s important to apply security measures to prevent malicious attacks like brute force attack, etc. 

This course was designed to show some practical tips on how to protect your server, that once applied, they will increase the level of security on your system and decrease the chances of it being compromised. 
Along with the video lectures, you will also find exercises to help you improve your hands-on experience. You will benefit for free from any new lectures and updates on the course.
Keep in mind that if you are not happy with the course, you can ask for a refund and take advantage of 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

What can you learn from this course?

✓ At the end of this course, you will be able to secure your Linux server by following the hardening tips I will show you throughout the videos
✓ You will also know how to reduce the number of vulnerabilities of your server and decrease the chances to have it compromised by hackers

What you need to start the course?

• Be able to perform basic commands in Linux. This course is not for absolute beginners.

Who is this course is made for?

• Anyone who wants to learn how to secure a Linux server and protect it against the hackers
• People who would like to improve their Linux security knowledge
• Anyone who would like to start a career as a Linux system administrator or Security Engineer.
• Students who want to learn and improve, also increase their chances to get hired.

Are there coupons or discounts for Learn Linux Security Through Practical Steps ? What is the current price?

The course costs $16.99. And currently there is a 82% discount on the original price of the course, which was $94.99. So you save $78 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $16.1 of 13 Linux Security courses. So this course is 6% more expensive than the average Linux Security course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Learn Linux Security Through Practical Steps course?

YES, Learn Linux Security Through Practical Steps has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Learn Linux Security Through Practical Steps course, but there is a $78 discount from the original price ($94.99). So the current price is just $16.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Carmen Balan?

Carmen Balan has created 2 courses that got 429 reviews which are generally positive. Carmen Balan has taught 2,529 students and received a 4.1 average review out of 429 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Carmen Balan is an instructor that you can trust.
Linux Engineer
I am a Linux System Administrator with more than 4 years experience, also M.Sc.Eng. in Computer Science. 
I also have several certifications for the field I work in such as: 
 – LPIC-1: System Administrator
 – LPIC-2: Linux Engineer
 – ITILv3 Foundation Level
– AWS Solution Architect Associate
I am glad to be part of Udemy Community and also very eager to share my passion and knowledge about Linux with you. 

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8.5

Classbaze Grade®

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Freshness

8.3

Popularity

9.0

Material

Platform: Udemy
Video: 2h 6m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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