Managing security operations on UNIX and Linux systems requires an understanding of command line tools. In this course, Scripting for Security with Bash, you’ll learn to use Bash and Linux commands to manage some common security tasks and understand how scripts can automate those tasks. First, you’ll explore managing file permissions. Next, you’ll discover how to create, modify, and delete users and groups. Finally, you’ll learn how to use SSH to interact with remote systems. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Bash and Linux commands needed to conduct basic security operations.
Author Name: Keith Watson
Author Description:
Keith Watson has been an information security professional since 1997. He started as a software developer for security tools and moved into more advanced roles as a product manager for operating system security, a consultant, a security researcher, an enterprise security architect, a team leader, and a trusted advisor and director for threat management solutions. Keith has a degree in Computer Science and an MBA. How also holds the CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, CISA, and other certifications.