• Online, Self-Paced

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 NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Operations

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

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.