• Online, Instructor-Led

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

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

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.