• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This course teaches the core techniques, concepts and fundamentals of Linux system operation. Students acquire intermediate Linux command-line skills used in cyber investigation studies and real-world investigation and security. Students gain competency in functions relevant to standard Linux environments, including user and permission configuration and partition and file system manipulation.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the features of Linux that differentiate it from Microsoft Windows-based operating systems
  • Manipulate Linux files and directories using common Linux commands
  • Manipulate user and group accounts using common Linux commands
  • Change Linux file system permissions using common Linux commands
  • Create multiple file systems using common Linux commands
  • Demonstrate how to mount file systems using common Linux commands
  • Describe the characteristics of common Linux file systems

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.