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Course
Linux Security - Basics and Beyond
Published by Pearson (May 15, 2024)
ISBN-13: 9780135338056
Product Information
In Linux Security – Basics and Beyond (Video Course) author and trainer Dave Prowse will show you the ins and outs of Linux security, from protecting your Linux server environment from attacks to working with services and systems, securing SSH, and more. Learn how to use Linux as a server while also exploring how to cover client-side Linux security.
In this course you will learn how to harden, patch, update and lock down your Linux system understand how to secure Linux distributions from attacks and get real-world demos for how to configure and secure the Linux operating system that allow you to practice your skills as you learn. Other topics include Linux User Security, Securing Linux Operating Systems, Firewalls and SSH Security and Linux File Security and Security Tools.
Module 1: Linux User Security
Lesson 1: User Security Basics
Lesson 2: Working with Passwords
Lesson 3: Linux Authentication
Lesson 4: su, sudo, and sudoers
Module 2: Securing Linux Operating Systems
Lesson 5: Linux Operating System Security Basics
Lesson 6: Updating Linux
Lesson 7: Working with Services and System Health
Lesson 8: Securing Linux Distros
Lesson 9: Application Security
Module 3: Firewalls and SSH Security
Lesson 10: Introduction to Firewall Security
Lesson 11: UFW
Lesson 12: firewalld
Lesson 13: nftables
Lesson 14: Securing SSH
Module 4: Linux File Security and Security Tools
Lesson 15: Storage Drive Fault Tolerance and Backup
Lesson 16: Working with Files in Linux
Lesson 17: Working with Processes
Lesson 18: Vigilant Logging and Tooling
Dave Prowse has more than 20 years of experience in the IT field. He solves problems for organizations using Linux, infrastructure as code, and many other types of technology. He loves to teach those solutions to others.
Dave is an advocate of lifelong learning, self-improvement, building confidence, and the sharing of knowledge. You can contact Dave at his website.