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Short Description:
This course provides the knowledge and skills you need to establish security for your UNIX and Linux platforms. Through a series of practical hands-on exercises, you learn to use tools and utilities to assess vulnerabilities, detect configurations that threaten security and provide effective access controls.
Full Description:
You Will Learn How To
Secure UNIX and Linux systems from internal and external threats
Establish authenticated access to local and remote resources
Avoid potential security loopholes by limiting superuser privileges
Protect UNIX file systems
Configure tools and utilities to minimize exposure and detect intrusions
Tackle security problems by swapping out insecure software components
Add tools and services to increase security
Hands-on experience in securing UNIX systems is provided throughout this course. Exercises include:
Using automated tools to scan for UNIX vulnerabilities you can fix
Installing utilities to enforce the use of more secure passwords
Strengthening authentication of users across the network
Exerting controls to limit the abuse of superuser privileges
Enabling checks of file system integrity to detect Trojan horse attacks
Configuring OpenSSH servers and clients
Securing applications with cryptographic tunnels
Detecting intrusions with Tripwire
Course Benefits
The UNIX family of operating systems, including the increasingly used Linux versions, is prized by IT professionals for its flexibility and openness. Vulnerabilities in standard configurations, however, can make UNIX systems susceptible to security threats. Protection against intrusion is an absolute requirement for those depending on UNIX systems.
This course provides the knowledge and skills you need to establish security for your UNIX and Linux platforms. Through a series of practical hands-on exercises, you learn to use tools and utilities to assess vulnerabilities, detect configurations that threaten security and provide effective access controls.
Who Should Attend
This course is valuable for UNIX systems administrators and others responsible for deploying secure open systems. Course 336, "UNIX/Linux Introduction," or equivalent experience is assumed.
Duration:
4 Days
Price:
$2,345
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