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Linux Security
Course Information & Aims
Linux and other operating systems face a number of threats in a networked environment. It is possible to secure Linux
against these threats. The Leading Edge Linux Security course provides an understanding of the security threats as
well as the techniques to counter these threats effectively while retaining the functionality required from your linux
system.
Intoweb is ISETT SETA accredited.
The techniques covered include a strong password policy, correctly configuring access to system services, configuring services
for maximum security, using encryption and network-level filtering.
Course Content
- These topics are addressed in the training:
- What is computer security all about
- Vulnerabilities and exploits
- Security tools
- Physical security
- Secure applications
- Local security
- Using ssh
- Security for specific services: SMTP, POP3, FTP, apache, squid, inetd; using tcpwrappers
- Using SSL
- Netfilter: stateful packet filtering, NAT and kernel settings
Audience
We assume familiarity with Linux tools and TCP/IP networking. The ability to write working
shell scripts and to configure Linux servers is a requirement.
Booking Information
Courses are offered on the availability of students. If you are interested in one of these courses then please fill out the submission form out below and one of our training consultants will get back to you as soon as possible!
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