Linux Security and Hardening, The Practical Security Guide.

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for Linux Security and Hardening, The Practical Security Guide. on Udemy is $119.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $11.99 — a saving of $108.00, or 90% off the standard rate Spread across 4h 30m of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $2.66 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Jason Cannon walks you through and by the end of this course you will be able to harden a Linux system, reduce its surface of vulnerability, and reduce the risk of your Linux system being hacked or compromised — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 39,451 students and holds a 4.6-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: A basic understanding of the Linux operating system. Please consider taking "Learn Linux in 5 Days" before taking this course.. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 4h 30m of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.