The course gives you knowledge and understanding of Linux administration, with a focus on how to configure and secure Linux systems. Through theory and practical exercises you develop specialised knowledge of Linux Hardening for professional network security. After the course you can configure and harden a Linux system, minimise attack surfaces and carry out preventive security work in networks and operating systems. The course is part of the YH programme IT Security Technician/IT Security Specialist at TUC Yrkeshögskola.
The course aims for the student to develop knowledge and understanding of Linux administration, and of how to configure and administer Linux systems with a focus on security. The goal of the course is for the student, through theory and practical exercises, to develop specialised knowledge of Linux Hardening in order to provide professional network security. After completing the course, the student shall be able to configure a Linux system, harden the operating system, and with installed services minimise a potential attack surface and secure system services, thereby minimising the risk of a hacker attack succeeding. After completing the course, the student shall have the skills to manage, administer and configure Linux systems according to security standards. After completing the course, the student has the competence to carry out preventive security work in networks and operating systems.
The course aims for the student to develop knowledge and understanding of Linux administration, and of how to configure and administer Linux systems with a focus on security. The goal of the course is for the student, through theory and practical exercises, to develop specialised knowledge of Linux Hardening in order to provide professional network security. After completing the course, the student shall be able to configure a Linux system, harden the operating system, and with installed services minimise a potential attack surface and secure system services, thereby minimising the risk of a hacker attack succeeding. After completing the course, the student shall have the skills to manage, administer and configure Linux systems according to security standards. After completing the course, the student has the competence to carry out preventive security work in networks and operating systems.
Basic and advanced administration of Linux systems.
Methods for hardening operating systems and minimising attack surfaces.
Configuring and securing installed services.
Practical work with security standards in networks and operating systems.
The course is aimed at students in the YH programme IT Security Technician/IT Security Specialist who want to specialise in Linux, Unix and Mac security.
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