If you are short on one or more Linux security skills this course is a great starting point. In this course, CompTIA Linux+: Security, you’ll learn to diagnose and secure Linux security issues. First, you’ll explore Linux permissions and access control Lists. Next, you’ll discover securing Linux remote access with SSH and SSH Certificate Servers. Finally, you’ll learn how to protect network access to your systems with firewalls. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Linux Security needed to secure a range of Linux distributions.
Author Name: Andrew Mallett
Author Description:
Andrew is an all around Linux professional with in depth knowledge of the OS and this is supported with scripting in bash, perl, python and ruby and application development in C, C++ and Java. Having worked for many years in training, Andrew has developed automated course build systems after endless time wasted on Friday nights. The first build system he built was aptly named “Friday nights.” This has inspired his interest in all things deployment related. He has authored training courses on M… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Securing Linux Systems
  19mins
• Understanding the File Mode or Permissions
  46mins
• Managing Special File Permissions
  43mins
• Extending the File Mode with ACLs
  33mins
• Implementing SELinux
  43mins
• Working with AppArmor
  30mins
• Managing SSH Servers and Connections
  51mins
• Elevating Privileges in Linux
  38mins
• Managing Local Users
  58mins
• Implementing HTTPS with the Apache Web Server
  37mins
• Implementing an openSSL Certificate Server
  41mins
• Implementing Identity Management with openLDAP and SSSD
  48mins
• Hardening Your Linux Systems
  35mins
• Implementing Firewalls with Firewalld
  31mins
• Implement Firewalls with UFW
  20mins