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Linux for Security Experts

Linux for Security Experts

This course is part of Tools for Security Specialists Specialization

Instructors: Sharon Jason

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

What are the available tools and resources for Linux Security professionals.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Tools for Security Specialists Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides an overview of security topics for Linux systems.

Module details

Welcome to Week 1 of Linux for Security Experts. These assignments cover the basics of Linux Security, setting permissions and Linux kernel hardening. The module ends with graded summative assessments.

What's included

5 readings4 app items

5 readingsTotal 13 minutes

Navigating Codio Assignments5 minutes
How to Reset an Assignment in Codio5 minutes
Reading: CIA and Security Best Practices (Optional Download)1 minute
Reading: Permissions (Optional Download)1 minute
Kernel and Security Hardening (Optional Download)1 minute

4 app itemsTotal 120 minutes

Codio: Summative Assessment: Security Fundamentals30 minutes
Codio: CIA and Security Best Practices30 minutes
Codio: Permissions, File Settings and User Groups30 minutes
Codio: Kernel and Security Hardening30 minutes

Welcome to Week 2 of the Linux for Security Experts course. These assignments cover the Linux utilities that are useful for security, containers and networks and filewalls. The module ends with graded assessments.