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Linux Security (LFS416)
Security is always a concern, and with major security holes like Shellshock and Heartbleed being announced regularly, it’s more critical than ever to secure the data you are liable for. This course will walk you through the many risks and threats that exist, show you how to use best practices and other open-source tools to mitigate or counteract those threats, and teach you what you need to know to detect and recover from those attacks that do happen.
Course Overview
Have a solid understanding of core local system administration and networking concepts equivalent to that obtained from LFS301 Linux System Administration and LFS311 Linux Network Management.
Be experienced with Linux (or more generally UNIX), especially at the command line level.
Learning Objectives
How to assess security risks in your enterprise Linux environment.
The best techniques and tools to increase security.
Server hardening
How to deploy and use monitoring and attack detection tools.
How to gain visibility into possible vulnerabilities.
The art and science of developing your Linux security policy and response strategy.
How to configure your systems for compliance with HIPAA, DISA STIG, etc.
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
- Threat Analysis
Feedback
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