Linux System Security - 4 days Online Classroom

2.650,00 EUR

  • 4 days
Live Virtual Classroom
In House / In Company

Strengthen your ability to secure Linux systems against modern cyber threats with this hands-on Linux System Security course. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, the course covers essential security concepts, system hardening techniques, access control, authentication, encryption, network security, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

Key Features

Language

Course material in English

Level

Intermediate level

4 days (8 hours/day) online instructor-led

50+ recommended study hours

Real enterprise-grade case studies

Practical exercises using live lab environments

Full set of digital course materials

Post-course guides and downloadable tools

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Program completion certification included

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, you will be able to:

User Account and Access Control

Learn to securely manage Linux users, passwords, permissions, and access policies while monitoring user activity and enforcing security best practices.

Logging and Auditing

Configure Linux logging and auditing tools to track system activity, monitor critical events, investigate anomalies, and support compliance requirements.

Malware and Intrusion Detection

Implement security tools such as AIDE and ClamAV to detect malware, monitor file integrity, identify rootkits, and strengthen system defenses.

File and Data Security

Protect data with access controls, encryption, secure storage, and privilege management using tools such as LUKS and sudo. Gain insight into vulnerability assessment and data protection techniques.

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Course timeline

  1. Day 1

    Session 1: Introduction to Linux Security

    • Linux security fundamentals
    • Common attack methods and security controls
    • Security standards, compliance, and STIGs

    Session 2: Securing the User Environment

    • User account security and account defaults
    • File permissions and access controls
    • Command-line history management

    Session 3: Linux Logging and Auditing

    • Security logs and login monitoring
    • Journal management and audit records
    • Audit rules, reporting, and performance

    Session 4: SELinux

    • DAC vs MAC security models
    • SELinux policies, contexts, and commands
    • SELinux booleans, domains, and configuration management
  2. Day 2

    Session 5: SELinux Modules

    • Managing SELinux modules and policies
    • Creating custom rules with audit2allow
    • Type enforcement and file context management

    Session 6: Red Hat Firewall

    • Firewalld administration and architecture
    • Managing ports, services, zones, and rich rules
    • Fail2ban configuration and protection

    Session 7: Securing SSH

    • SSH key management and authentication
    • Access restrictions and server hardening
    • Certificate-based authentication

    Session 8: Securing Applications

    • TCP Wrapper access controls
    • NTP and Chrony security
    • Secure application and service configuration
  3. Day 3

    Session 9: Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    • Host intrusion detection with AIDE
    • File integrity monitoring and rootkit detection
    • ClamAV installation and malware protection

    Session 10: Creating and Signing RPM Packages

    • CVE awareness and package security
    • RPM package management and rollback
    • Package creation, signing, and repository management

    Session 11: Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)

    • PAM architecture and configuration
    • Access control for services and SSH
    • Password policies, login controls, and resource limits

    Session 12: Linux Password Security

    • Password hashing and strength validation
    • Common password attack methods
    • Password auditing and cracking tools for security assessment
  4. Day 4

    Session 13: Sudo and Login Restrictions

    • Sudo configuration and administration
    • Remote sudo, logging, and session replay
    • Root access controls and timeout policies

    Session 14: Securing the Linux Filesystem

    • Secure partitioning and boot protection
    • Data sanitization and secure deletion
    • ACLs, file attributes, and LUKS encryption

    Appendix A: Red Hat Identity Management

    • Identity Management (IdM) architecture
    • IdM server and client deployment

    Appendix B: Certificate-Based Authentication

    • Certificate Authority (CA) creation
    • TLS-secured logging and services
    • SSL/TLS configuration for VSFTPD

    Appendix C: Audit Records

    • Audit log analysis and interpretation

    Appendix D: Root Password Recovery

    • Resetting a lost root password and recovery procedures
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Who Should Enroll in this Program?

Linux System Administrators

Linux Engineers

Cybersecurity Analysts

Network Administrators

Security Engineers

DevOps Engineers

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Prerequisites

  • Basic Linux administration knowledge
  • Familiarity with Linux command-line operations
  • Understanding of user accounts, file permissions, and system services
  • Basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP and common network services
  • Previous experience administering Linux systems is recommended

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Licensing and accreditation

The course is offered according to Partner Program Agreement and complies with the License Agreement requirements.

Equity Policy

Candidates are encouraged to reach out to AVC for guidance and support throughout the accommodation process.

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