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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify threats to the Linux operating system and other open source applications.
  • Describe components of Linux security
  • Lock down the Linux boot process
  • Explain user account management and the principle of least privilege to protect and secure the system and its data
  • Examine the flexibility of various options with file permissions and filesystem settings and how granular control isolates data access
  • Describe vulnerabilities in Linux services and the appropriate steps to mitigate the risks
  • Assess how firewall, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Wrappers, and SELinux complement one another to secure network applications
  • Describe Linux file-sharing and remote access solutions
  • Describe how to secure Web services, applications, and access
  • Assess the architecture of the Linux kernel and techniques used to enact a more secure kernel
  • Evaluate the importance of maintaining a software management plan
  • Establish a system baseline to detect anomalies

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):