October 2018
Intermediate
4h 15m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 4-hour course, you'll learn how to secure and harden your Linux systems against attackers. This course covers security concepts and hardening measures, providing you with step-by-step instructions to protect your Linux environment, applicable to various distributions like Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, Fedora, and more.
What I will be able to do after this course- Protect Linux systems against hackers and attackers
- Enforce strong password policies and account aging policies
- Implement SSH hardening practices
- Configure and manage the Linux firewall
- Securely share accounts with an audit trail
Jason Cannon is a seasoned system administrator with over two decades of experience in Linux and Unix environments. He has worked for companies like Amazon, Xerox, and Hewlett-Packard, and has authored multiple resources on Linux security and administration.
Who is it for?This course is ideal for Linux system administrators looking to enhance security, as well as those considering a career in Linux system administration or engineering. It’s not suited for beginners to the Linux operating system.
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