Overview
Dive into a comprehensive 31-minute video guide on iptables, the powerful user-space utility program for configuring Linux kernel firewall rules. Explore the fundamentals of iptables, including its structure of tables and chains, packet processing, and target actions. Learn how to install iptables, construct commands, manage rules, and control network traffic by blocking or allowing connections to specific ports. Gain practical knowledge on saving and flushing rules, and conclude with a syntax recap to reinforce your understanding of this essential Linux security tool.
Syllabus
- Intro
- What is iptables?
- Tables and Chains
- Packets and Targets
- Installing iptables
- Building iptables Commands
- Listing and Deleting Rules
- Blocking or Allowing Connections To Ports
- Saving and Flushing Rules
- Syntax Recap
- Outro
Taught by
Linode