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Linux Security Correspondence |
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Course Information Linux and other operating systems face a number of threats in a networked environment. It is possible to secure Linux against these threats. The 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. 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.
Audience and Prerequisite The Linux Security course is aimed at Linux system administrators. 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.
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
Conditions:
- No refunds.
- Student must have internet access to communicate to the trainers, do the
online exams and practical exams.
Bookings:
Course name: Security Correspondence
Price: R2 000, excluding VAT
Please contact Cindy for booking or questions at 087 808 2198/9 or send an email
to cindy@linuxholdings.co.za for
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