Linux System Security

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This is a highly practical and instructor led Linux System Security course.
The course details detecting and restricting users and applications for Linux and Red Hat based Linux systems. Security compliance, logging and auditing are included along with hardening related tasks. The topics taught are applicable for all Linux distributions. The command line is demonstrated and used extensively throughout the training.
This course is based on the Red Hat/CentOS Linux distribution. Delegates will be able to apply the concepts covered on this class to further Linux based distributions.
Exercises and examples are used throughout the course to give practical hands-on experience with the techniques covered.
Objectives
This course provides delegates with the skills to query Linux systems for most security related events and harden many aspects of their systems.
It explains and demonstrates subjects such as the; Linux logging and auditing framework, SELinux, the firewall, certificate authorities, network time, Secure Shell, Pluggable Authentication Modules, Host Intrusion and Detection Systems (HIDS), detecting and removing malware, password cracking, administering Sudo and encrypting files.
The delegate will gain an understanding of:
- Linux security basics, precautions and common attack methods
- Viewing and configuring the key Linux log files
- Querying and configuring the Linux Audit Framework
- Knowledge and execution of key SELinux commands
- Modifying SELinux policy and policy modules
- Configuring the Red Hat firewall
- Securing Linux applications and remote logging
- Securing SSH
- Installing & configuring a Host Intrusion Detection System
- Detecting root kits
- Improving system security with PAM
- Basic and advanced sudo configuration
- Securing Linux logins
- Enchancing filesystem security and encrypting files
- Installing and configuring a password cracking utility
- Configuring an OpenVPN server and client
- Red Hat security updates and verifying packages
Target Audience
The Linux System Security course is intended for Linux System Administrators wanting to improve their knowledge of Linux security features and enhance the security level of Linux systems.
Techniques and subjects covered in this course will also be useful for Administrators wanting to improve the logging and auditing functionality of Linux systems.
Additional Information
- Course technical content is subject to change without notice.
- Course content is structured as sessions, this does not strictly map to course timings. Concepts, content and practicals often span sessions.
Training Partners
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Modules
Prerequisites
Delegates attending this course should have experience of administering Linux in an Enterprise environment to the level covered in the pre-requisite courses.
Where Red Hat 8 courses are listed in the Pre-Requisite Courses section equivalent Red Hat 7 courses would also suffice.
Pre-Requisite Courses- Red Hat 8 System Administration - Part 1
- Linux System Administration (LPI & CompTIA)
- SUSE Linux System Administration
- Oracle Linux 7 Administration
Additional Learning
The courses below may help you meet the knowledge level required to take this course.
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Linux System Administration
A 5-day Training Course on LINUX System Administration; On completion delegates will be able to administer a live LINUX system.
Scheduled Dates
Please select from the dates below to make an enquiry or booking.
Pricing
Different pricing structures are available including special offers. These include early bird, late availability, multi-place, corporate volume and self-funding rates. Please arrange a discussion with a training advisor to discover your most cost effective option.
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Virtual Classroom (London)
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4 Days | $2,520 |
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