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Codio

Linux for Security Experts

This course is part of Tools for Security Specialists Specialization

Sharon Jason
Max Kraev

Instructors: Sharon Jason

Instructors

Sharon Jason
Sharon Jason
Codio
5 Courses•11,238 learners
Max Kraev
Max Kraev
Codio
6 Courses•9,432 learners

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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

Experience with Information Technology systems.

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

Experience with Information Technology systems.

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
  • About
  • Outcomes
  • Modules
  • Recommendations
  • Testimonials

What you'll learn

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

Skills you'll gain

  • Linux Administration
  • Network Security
  • File Management
  • Hardening
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network Monitoring
  • User Accounts
  • Application Security
  • Authorization (Computing)
  • Linux
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • System Monitoring
  • Security Controls
  • Penetration Testing
  • Threat Detection
  • Cyber Security Assessment
  • Linux Commands
  • Containerization
  • Wireless Networks

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Tools for Security Specialists Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

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

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 readings•Total 13 minutes
  • Navigating Codio Assignments•5 minutes
  • How to Reset an Assignment in Codio•5 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 items•Total 120 minutes
  • Codio: CIA and Security Best Practices•30 minutes
  • Codio: Permissions, File Settings and User Groups•30 minutes
  • Codio: Kernel and Security Hardening•30 minutes
  • Codio: Summative Assessment: Security Fundamentals•30 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.

What's included

5 readings4 app items

5 readings•Total 13 minutes
  • Copy of Navigating Codio Assignments•5 minutes
  • Copy of How to Reset an Assignment in Codio•5 minutes
  • Reading: Sandboxing and systemd limits (Optional Download)•1 minute
  • Containers and Isolation (Optional Download)•1 minute
  • Network and Firewall (Optional Download)•1 minute
4 app items•Total 120 minutes
  • Codio: Jail, cgroups and systemd limits•30 minutes
  • Codio: Containers and Isolation•30 minutes
  • Codio: Network and Firewall•30 minutes
  • Codio: Summative Assessment: System isolation•30 minutes

What's included

5 readings4 app items

5 readings•Total 13 minutes
  • Copy of How to Reset an Assignment in Codio•5 minutes
  • Copy of Navigating Codio Assignments•5 minutes
  • Logs, Monitoring and Notifications (Optional Download)•1 minute
  • Vulnerability Assessment/Penetration Testing (Optional Download)•1 minute
  • Incident Response and Forensics (Optional Download)•1 minute
4 app items•Total 120 minutes
  • Codio: Logs, Monitoring and Notifications•30 minutes
  • Codio: Vulnerability Assessment/Penetration Testing•30 minutes
  • Codio: Incident Response and Forensics•30 minutes
  • Codio: Summative Assessment: Monitoring, Testing and Responding•30 minutes

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Instructors

Sharon Jason
Sharon Jason
Codio
5 Courses•11,238 learners

Instructors

Sharon Jason
Sharon Jason
Codio
5 Courses•11,238 learners
Max Kraev
Max Kraev
Codio
6 Courses•9,432 learners

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