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Pluralsight

CompTIA Linux+: Security

via Pluralsight

Overview

Security and Cyber-Security skills are more and more sort after. This course will teach you to secure various Linux distributions and to look at the security angle as a first approach.

If you are short on one or more Linux security skills this course is a great starting point. In this course, CompTIA Linux+: Security, you’ll learn to diagnose and secure Linux security issues. First, you’ll explore Linux permissions and access control Lists. Next, you’ll discover securing Linux remote access with SSH and SSH Certificate Servers. Finally, you’ll learn how to protect network access to your systems with firewalls. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Linux Security needed to secure a range of Linux distributions.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Securing Linux Systems 19mins
  • Understanding the File Mode or Permissions 46mins
  • Managing Special File Permissions 43mins
  • Extending the File Mode with ACLs 33mins
  • Implementing SELinux 43mins
  • Working with AppArmor 30mins
  • Managing SSH Servers and Connections 51mins
  • Elevating Privileges in Linux 38mins
  • Managing Local Users 58mins
  • Implementing HTTPS with the Apache Web Server 37mins
  • Implementing an openSSL Certificate Server 41mins
  • Implementing Identity Management with openLDAP and SSSD 48mins
  • Hardening Your Linux Systems 35mins
  • Implementing Firewalls with Firewalld 31mins
  • Implement Firewalls with UFW 20mins

Taught by

Andrew Mallett

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