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Securing Linux Systems
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by LearnQuest
  • Offered by

About

In this course, we look at security and the Linux operating system. The course material is a good for anyone preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam or just interested in learning more about Linux. This course is the third course in a series that aims to prepare you for working as an information technology professional. In this course, you will be introduced to ownership, authentication, and authorization. We will drill into creating security through backups and redundancy. We concluded by looking at how to secure the perimeter of our network and systems.

Modules

File and Directory Permissions

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  • File and Directory Permissions Practice

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Access Control Lists

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  • Access Control Lists Practice

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Context-Based Permissions

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Account Types and Privilege Escalation

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  • Account Types and Privilege Escalation

Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)

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  • Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) Practice

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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

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Secure Shell (SSH)

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  • Secure Shell (SSH) Practice

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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System Logging

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Systemd Journaling

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Backups

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  • Backups Practice

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  • Backups

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Archive and restore tools

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  • Archive and restore tools

ACL in Firewalls

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  • ACL in Firewalls Practice

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Firewall Technologies

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Packet Forwarding

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Intrusion Detection Systems

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  • Intrusion Detection Systems Practice
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Auto Summary

"Securing Linux Systems" is an essential course for anyone keen on mastering the security aspects of the Linux operating system, particularly those preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, is part of a comprehensive series designed to equip you with the skills necessary to excel as an information technology professional. Over the span of approximately 14 hours, you will delve into critical topics such as ownership, authentication, and authorization. The course emphasizes the importance of creating robust security measures through backups and redundancy, and concludes by providing strategies to secure the perimeter of your network and systems. Ideal for IT enthusiasts and professionals at the foundational level, the course is available through flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans. With expert instruction and hands-on learning, "Securing Linux Systems" ensures you gain practical knowledge and confidence in safeguarding Linux environments.

Aspen Olmsted
Instructor

Aspen Olmsted