Linux Security and Hardening
Course Overview
You’ll have an arsenal of skills to lock down your desired career after completing this Linux Security and Hardening course. Moreover, you will have access to all of the materials in this course for free for a whole year and learn a multitude of highly coveted skills to move up the corporate ladder.
With this comprehensive Linux Security and Hardening course, you’ll have all of your questions answered and all of the necessary expertise under your belt. Apart from setting you up for success, this course offers numerous advantages to make your learning experience more pleasurable and less stressful. So, add this Linux Security and Hardening course to the basket and take your expertise up a notch!
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Why Choose Thames College?
Thames College offers you the benefit of —
- Learn with engaging voice-over and visual elements to facilitate your learning process.
- Get a year's worth of unlimited access to the course.
- Receive round-the-clock access to expert assistance.
- Participate in quick assessments and get instant feedback on your progress.
- Study at your own schedule from the convenience of your own home.
Who Is This Course For?
Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the Linux Security and Hardening training! This course will keep you up-to-date with all the latest developments and coach you accordingly. So invest in this Linux Security and Hardening course if you want the best training available.
Certificate of Achievement
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Linux Security and Hardening course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
- 145 GBP within UK
- 155 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Linux Security and Hardening course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.
Disclaimer
The Linux Security and Hardening course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that One Education has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this Linux Security and Hardening course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the Linux Security and Hardening course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The Linux Security and Hardening course itself has been designed by One Education to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.
The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—
- A smart device with a stable internet connection
- A keen interest in this subject
- And being over the age of 16.
Career Path
Utilise this all-inclusive course to acquire the skills and expertise you’ll need to thrive in the workplace.
Course Curriculum
| Unit 01: Course Overview and Downloads | |||
| Course Overview | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 02: General Security | |||
| Section Overview – General Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| Is Linux Secure? | 00:02:00 | ||
| What Makes Linux Secure? | 00:08:00 | ||
| Security Guidelines and Principles | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section Summary – General Security | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 03: Physical Security | |||
| Section Overview – Physical Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| Physical Security Concepts | 00:08:00 | ||
| Single User Mode Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| Single User Mode and Blank Passwords | 00:03:00 | ||
| Securing the Boot Loader | 00:07:00 | ||
| Disk Encryption | 00:06:00 | ||
| Encrypting a New Device, Part I | 00:09:00 | ||
| Encrypting a New Device, Part II | 00:04:00 | ||
| Encrypting an Existing Device | 00:01:00 | ||
| Disabling Control Alt Delete | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section Summary – Physical Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 04: Account Security | |||
| Section Overview – Account Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| Intro to PAM | 00:05:00 | ||
| PAM Configuration Example | 00:04:00 | ||
| Password Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| Account Security Demo #1 (UID 0) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Controlling Account Access | 00:05:00 | ||
| Security by Account Type | 00:06:00 | ||
| Account Security Demo #2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Account Security Demo #3 (Sudo) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Unit 05: Network Security | |||
| Section Overview – Network Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| Network Security, Part I | 00:08:00 | ||
| Network Security, Part II | 00:06:00 | ||
| Securing SSHD, Part I | 00:08:00 | ||
| Securing SSHD, Part II | 00:03:00 | ||
| Linux Firewall Fundamentals | 00:08:00 | ||
| Configuring the Firewall from the Command Line | 00:04:00 | ||
| Firewall Rule Specifications | 00:05:00 | ||
| Example Firewall Rules | 00:04:00 | ||
| Linux Firewall Demonstration | 00:10:00 | ||
| TCP Wrappers, Part I | 00:07:00 | ||
| TCP Wrappers, Part II | 00:04:00 | ||
| Unit 06: File System Security | |||
| Section Overview – File System Security | 00:01:00 | ||
| File and Directory Permissions, Intro | 00:01:00 | ||
| File and Directory Permissions, Part I | 00:11:00 | ||
| File and Directory Permissions, Part II | 00:09:00 | ||
| Special Modes, Part I | 00:08:00 | ||
| Special Modes, Part II | 00:03:00 | ||
| File Attributes | 00:06:00 | ||
| File Attributes Demo | 00:03:00 | ||
| ACLs | 00:09:00 | ||
| ACLs Demo | 00:06:00 | ||
| Rootkits | 00:09:00 | ||
| Rootkit Hunter Demonstration | 00:07:00 | ||
| Unit 07: Additional Resources | |||
| Additional Resources | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Linux Security and Hardening | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
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