Security

IT Security Linux, Unix and Mac, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme IT Security Specialist at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: ITS24STO.

IT Security Linux, Unix and Mac deals with the technology and professional network security of Linux, Unix and Mac systems. The course covers administration, configuration and hardening of the different systems to minimise possible attack surfaces with regard to installed services. You gain methods and tools for preventive security work in these environments, useful in your future role as an IT security specialist.

Duration: 20 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 20 YH credits, approx. 4 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

The course deals with the technology of Linux, Unix and MAC systems and professional network security. The course covers administration, configuration and hardening of the different systems, and how to configure and harden the operating system in a Linux, Unix and MAC environment, all to minimise possible attack surfaces with regard to installed services. The course gives the student methods and tools for working with preventive security in Linux, Unix and MAC environments in their future role as an IT security specialist.

The course deals with the technology of Linux, Unix and MAC systems and professional network security. The course covers administration, configuration and hardening of the different systems, and how to configure and harden the operating system in a Linux, Unix and MAC environment, all to minimise possible attack surfaces with regard to installed services. The course gives the student methods and tools for working with preventive security in Linux, Unix and MAC environments in their future role as an IT security specialist.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can administer and configure Linux, Unix and Mac systems from a security perspective.
  • You can harden operating systems to reduce possible attack surfaces.
  • You can identify and minimise security risks linked to installed services.
  • You can work preventively with security in Linux, Unix and Mac environments.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. System administration

    Administration of Linux, Unix and Mac systems.

  2. Configuration and hardening

    Configuring and hardening operating systems against attacks.

  3. Attack surfaces and installed services

    How attack surfaces arise and how they are minimised.

  4. Preventive security work

    Methods and tools for proactive security work.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course suits YH students training to become IT security specialists who want to specialise in security for Linux, Unix and Mac.

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