This course provides an overview of security topics for Linux systems.
Linux for Security Experts
Linux for Security Experts
This course is part of Tools for Security Specialists Specialization
Instructors: Sharon Jason
Sponsored by FutureX
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
What are the available tools and resources for Linux Security professionals.
Skills you'll gain
- Hardening
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Engineering
- Linux Administration
- Information Systems Security
- Operating Systems
- Cyber Operations
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity
- Security Testing
- Cyber Security Assessment
- IT Security Architecture
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Linux
- Linux Servers
- Security Software
- Penetration Testing
- Computer Security
- Application Security
- Systems Administration
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Tools for Security Specialists Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1 of Linux for Security Experts. These assignments cover the basics of Linux Security, setting permissions and Linux kernel hardening. The module ends with graded summative assessments.
What's included
5 readings4 app items
Welcome to Week 2 of the Linux for Security Experts course. These assignments cover the Linux utilities that are useful for security, containers and networks and filewalls. The module ends with graded assessments.
What's included
5 readings4 app items
What's included
5 readings4 app items
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