• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Are you a current or aspiring IT security practitioner who needs a basic introduction to Linux? Take this course to master the Linux operating system and the tools it provides for securing your network environment.

Learning Objectives

If you are interested in IT and networking, or if you want to eventually advance to penetration testing and ethical hacking paths, this Linux course is a great place to start your training. By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the origins and structure of Linux
- Know the command-line interface and many useful commands
- Gain familiarity with many of the common tools in Linux
- Gain practical skills as you "get your hands dirty" using commands to handle basic security problems you will encounter in the wild

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.