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Linux security
Your systems must be protected without losing sight of operational needs. With Linux, examine access and security arrangements to structure your administration. Build your ability to identify areas requiring attention and prepare appropriate measures.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- LX71FR Code
Presentation
Security is an essential part of operating an IT system, particularly in businesses where the misuse or loss of important information can have damaging consequences. This course teaches you to configure and manage robust security for your organisation's Linux servers.
Objectives
During this course, participants acquire the essential knowledge needed to secure Linux servers.
Program
Introduction: why security is necessary
Implementing security: detecting intrusions through audits and logs
Using cryptography: encryption protocols and algorithms
Local system security
- The login process.
- Password management.
- Users.
- ACLs.
PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules)
- Benefits.
- Configuration.
SELinux
- Securing internal network services.
- OpenSSH.
- Certificates and OpenSSL.
- Network authentication with Kerberos.
Firewalls
- Configuring a firewall.
- iptables principles and syntax.
- Implementing access filters.
- Squid.
Implementing VPNs
Securing a server
Audience
This course is intended for system and network administrators working in Linux environments.
Prerequisites
To attend the Linux security course, you must have completed:
Linux System Administration (LXO5FR), or have equivalent knowledge.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
Dates and sessions
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