National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Introductory course exploring the Linux operating system including theory and hands-on application of topics covering command line utilities, graphical tools, networking protocols and services, user and group management, system permissions, and security. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Learning Objectives

 

  • Explain networking and security concepts associated with the Linux operating system.
  • How to install and configure Linux client and server services.
  • Describe Linux security tools, user security, file security, and server security.

     

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Exploitation Analysis
  • Network Services

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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