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Description
As the news often reminds us, security is absolutely paramount for companies--especially ones that handle customers' personal data--and security experts are always in demand. Through this course, you'll learn how to tighten up security on any Linux system, adding a valuable skill to your IT resume.- Access 57 lectures & 4 hours of content 24/7
- Prevent attackers from breaking into your systems, even when they have physical access to your machine
- Enforce strong password policies & control
- Learn SSH Hardening practices & network security tactics
- Understand port scanning & network service detection
- Share accounts securely w/ an audit trail
- Discover file system security & encryption
Instructor
Jason Cannon is a professional system administrator, consultant, and author. Jason started his career as a Unix and Linux System Engineer in 1999. Since that time he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Jason has professional experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects including Debian, Slackware, CrunchBang, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system. He is also the author of the books "Linux for Beginners" and "Command Line Kung Fu." For more details on this course and instructor, click here. This course is hosted by StackSkills, the premier eLearning destination for discovering top-shelf courses on everything from coding—to business—to fitness, and beyond!Important Details
- Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
- Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
- Certification of completion not included
- Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
- Experience level required: all levels
Requirements
- Internet required
Terms
- Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 30 days of purchase. Once your license is redeemed, all sales are final.
Course Outline
- Course Overview and Downloads
- Course Overview
- Course Downloads
- General Security
- Section Overview
- Is Linux Secure
- What Makes Linux Secure
- Security Principles and Guidelines
- Section Summary
- Quiz 1
- Physical Security
- Section Overview
- Physical Security Concepts
- Single User Mode Security
- Single User Mode and Blank Passwords
- Securing the Boot Loader
- Disk Encryption
- Encrypting a New Device, Part I
- Encrypting a New Device, Part II
- Encrypting an Existing Device
- Disabling Control Alt Delete
- Section Summary
- Quiz 2
- Account Security
- Section Overview
- Intro to PAM
- PAM Configuration Example
- Password Security
- Account Security Demo #1 (UID 0)
- Controlling Account Access
- Security by Account Type
- Account Security Demo #2
- Account Security Demo #3 (Sudo)
- Quiz 3
- Network Security
- Section Overview
- Network Security, Part I
- Network Security, Part II
- Securing SSHD, Part I
- Securing SSHD, Part II
- Linux Firewall Fundamentals
- Configuring the Firewall from the Command Line
- Firewall Rule Specifications
- Example Firewall Rules
- Network Security Firewall Demonstration #1
- Quiz 4
- TCP Wrappers, Part I
- TCP Wrappers, Part II
- Quiz 5
- File System Security
- Section Overview (1:02)
- File and Directory Permissions, Intro
- File and Directory Permissions, Part I
- File and Directory Permissions, Part II
- Special Modes, Part I
- Special Modes, Part II
- File Attributes
- File Attributes Demo
- ACLS
- ACLS Demo
- Rootkits
- Rootkit Hunter Demonstration
- Rootkit Detection Software
- Additional Security Resources
- Additional Security Resources
- Linux Hardening Guides
- Linux Security Email Lists
- Security Meetups List
- Security Conference Videos
access
lifetime
content
4 Hours
enrolled
185