Red Hat System Security - 4 days Online Classroom
3.450,00 EUR
- 4 days
Strengthen your Linux security skills with this hands-on Red Hat System Security course. Learn how to secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems by implementing security policies, managing authentication and access controls, protecting data with encryption, configuring firewalls, and monitoring system activity. Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, you'll gain the expertise to defend Linux environments against common security threats while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. This course is ideal for system administrators and IT professionals responsible for securing enterprise Linux infrastructure.
Key Features
Language
Course and materials are in English
Level
Intermediate - Advanced level
4 days (8 hours / day) live classroom
with accredited trainers
50+ recommended study hours
Exercises and solutions
Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations)
Certificate
Certificate of completion available
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Implement
Implement robust security controls for user accounts, authentication, and system access.
Monitor
Monitor Linux systems using logs, audit tools, and host-based intrusion detection solutions such as AIDE and ClamAV.
Configure
Configure SELinux policies, Red Hat firewalls, and secure remote access to protect enterprise systems.
Build
Build, sign, and manage custom RPM packages for secure software deployment.
Enforce
Configure PAM and sudo to enforce authentication policies and secure privilege management.
Secure
Secure Linux filesystems using ACLs, extended attributes, LUKS encryption, secure data deletion, and bootloader protection.
Strengthen
Strengthen overall Red Hat Enterprise Linux security by applying industry best practices for access control, monitoring, and data protection.
Course timeline
Day 1
Lesson 01
- Learn Linux security principles, common threats, and compliance best practices.
- Secure user accounts, environments, and default system permissions.
- Configure logging, auditing, and analyse security events.
- Create and manage audit rules for system monitoring.
- Understand SELinux architecture, policies, and security contexts.
- Configure and troubleshoot SELinux to strengthen system protection.
Day 2
Lesson 02
- Create and manage custom SELinux modules and policies.
- Configure Red Hat Firewall (firewalld), zones, services, and rich rules.
- Implement Fail2ban to protect against brute-force attacks.
- Secure SSH with key-based authentication and access restrictions.
- Protect application services using TCP Wrappers and secure configurations.
- Secure NTP/Chrony services for trusted time synchronisation.
Day 3
Lesson 03
- Deploy AIDE and ClamAV for intrusion detection and malware protection.
- Detect filesystem changes, rootkits, and security threats.
- Build, sign, and manage secure RPM packages and repositories.
- Apply security updates and manage package vulnerabilities.
- Configure PAM to enforce authentication and access policies.
- Strengthen password security through hashing, complexity, and attack prevention.
Day 4
Lesson 04
- Configure sudo policies and securely manage privileged access.
- Restrict root access and monitor privileged activities.
- Secure the Linux boot process and filesystem.
- Configure ACLs and advanced file permissions.
- Encrypt partitions using LUKS to protect sensitive data.
- Apply secure data sanitisation and filesystem protection best practices.
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
Linux and Red Hat system administrators
Security administrators and cybersecurity professionals
DevOps and infrastructure engineers
IT support engineers responsible for Linux environments
Network administrators managing Red Hat systems
Anyone responsible for securing enterprise Linux servers
Prerequisites
- Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
- Knowledge of Linux command-line operations and system administration
- Familiarity with user management, networking, and basic shell commands
- Equivalent knowledge to Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134) or practical experience managing RHEL servers
Licensing
and equality policy
Licensing and accreditation
This course is offered according to Partner Program Agreement and complies with the License Agreement requirements.
Equity Policy
AVCdoes not provide accommodations due to a disability or medical condition of any students. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to AVC for guidance and support throughout the accommodation process.
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