Course Description
In this course, you'll explore methods for controlling file system and command execution access. You'll also discover firewall rules and how they're enabled using the OpenBSD PF tool.
Learning Objectives
Unix Permissions
- start the course
- describe how Unix file system permissions work
- use chmod to set file system permissions
- describe how ACLs provide added file system security
- use setfacl to assign ACL file system permissions
- explain the purpose of Unix special permission bits
- use chmod to set special permission bits
- identify the importance of not logging in as root
- enable standard users to run privileged commands
Unix Firewall
- describe how firewall solutions protect hosts
- protect a Unix host from unwanted network traffic
- ensure configured firewall rules are in effect
Practice: File and Network Security
- configure Unix file system permissions, command execution, and firewall settings