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Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) Online Training

This entry-level Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) training prepares cybersecurity professionals to implement best practices in security maintenance, identify vulnerabilities, and respond effectively to incidents in Linux-based IT infrastructures.

If you want a career in cybersecurity, you should plan on eventually mastering Linux security. The Linux operating system or permutations of it exist on networks all over the world — sometimes powering entire networks and other times running individual devices. It's a fundamental skill of a security professional to know the ins and outs of Linux security, and that's exactly what this course gives you.

You'll learn the basics of cybersecurity that apply in any environment, as well as the techniques and tools that are particular to Linux environments. The LPI Security Essentials is an excellent start for a career in cybersecurity, and this course will prepare you for it in the fastest way possible.

After completing this Linux training you'll know how to implement best practices in security maintenance, identify vulnerabilities, and respond effectively to incidents in Linux-based IT infrastructures.

For anyone who manages their Linux training, this Linux training can be used to onboard new cybersecurity professionals, curated into individual or team training plans, or as a Linux reference resource.

Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100): What You Need to Know

This Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) training has videos that cover topics such as:

Understanding the theoretical fundamentals of network security

Securing and configuring Linux systems and devices running Linux

Monitoring systems and networks for unusual or malicious activity

Who Should Take Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) Training?

This Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) training is considered entry-level Linux training, which means it was designed for cybersecurity professionals. This basic security essentials skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with cybersecurity and experienced cybersecurity professionals looking to validate their Linux skills.

New or aspiring cybersecurity professionals: At the start of your cybersecurity career, you have to make some hard choices about where to invest your time and money while learning systems and technologies. This course is an obvious choice because it covers general and foundational knowledge without getting too in the weeds, and Linux is used on networks of all sizes all over the world.

Experienced cybersecurity professionals: If you plan on continuing your cybersecurity career, earning the LPI Security Essentials certification is an excellent way to demonstrate commitment to global standards and professionalism. Your previous experience will prepare you for most of what you'll find on the 020-100, but this course will quickly round out any rough patches and prepare you for the cert.