Linux Basics for Security
In this course, you will see how a simple, free, open-source OS has taken the digital world by storm and runs some of the world's most powerful computers known to man.
Course Duration: 5 hours 32 minutes
Overview
A free course designed to teach students or professionals some basic concepts related to Linux OS that will be invaluable in their journey of cybersecurity.
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13+ free lessons to make your familiar with the foundations of Linux.
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Get introduced to the basic commands and concepts such as File Editors, log files, IPTables, packet capture and user management.
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Receive a Free Course Completion Certificate.
Course curriculum
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Linux for Security
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About this course
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Introduction to Linux
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Linux Community
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Basic Features of Linux OS
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Linux distributions
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Lab software requirements for Linux
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CentOS installation in Oracle VirtualBox
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Graphical Interface in Linux
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Linux File System
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Basic commands in Linux
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File editors used in Linux
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Some file operations
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System services in CentOS
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Installing and removing software packages
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Linux commands cheatsheets
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Package management commands
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Archiving, compressing and encrypting files
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Linux shell types
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User Management
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Privileges using su, sudo wheel group
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File permissions
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Linux shell scripting
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Scheduling tasks using crontab command
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IPtables in Linux
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File transfer in Linux using SCP and WinSCP tools
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Security hardening tips for Linux
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Linux log files
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Linux log analysis filters
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Packet capturing using tcpdump command
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Linux Basics Assessment
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Add on section
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Basic commands
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Linux logs and their purpose
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Installing Red hat Linux
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Security hardening - CIS
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Linux log analysis filters - samples
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Linux References : Practice with fun.
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Aspirant Ratings
Instructor(s)
Principal Consultant
Murali M
Murali is a certified Ethical Hacking Professional with 5+ years of experience teaching multiple subjects related to Red Teaming and Penetration Testing.
He is not only a CCSA, CCSE, CCSBA, CCSVA, CEH, CNSS, CHFI, and CCSM certified professional, but has also been certified in Web Application Scanning and Vulnerability Management from Qualys, Inc.
He is not only a CCSA, CCSE, CCSBA, CCSVA, CEH, CNSS, CHFI, and CCSM certified professional, but has also been certified in Web Application Scanning and Vulnerability Management from Qualys, Inc.
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