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Linux Fundamentals for Security Practitioners

Course

Are you a current or aspiring IT security practitioner who needs a basic introduction to Linux? Take this course to master the Linux operating system and the tools it provides for securing your network environment.
Full access included with 
Insider Pro
 and 
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6

H

43

M
Time

beginner

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
Experience Level

7

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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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Course Outline

1
Course Overview and Instructor Introduction
0
H
5
Min
1
What is Linux?
0
H
17
Min
1
Diving Into Linux
6
H
13
Min
1
Course Review and What's Next
0
H
8
Min

Course Overview and Instructor Introduction

Free

5m

Linux History

Free

5m

What's Next?

Free

5m

Useful Commands and How to Employ Them: Part 1

Free

30m

Linux Architecture

Free

7m

Course Review

Free

3m

Useful Commands and How to Employ Them: Part 2

Free

30m

Linux OS Structure

Free

5m

Using Pipes and Redirections on the Command Line

Free

36m

Locating Files and Finding Rogue Executables

Free

38m

Encrypting Data at Rest on a File Server

Free

5m

Encrypting Using gpgtar and What's Hidden in a File

Free

36m

Finding Suspicious Logins and Retrieving Rogue Login Details

Free

34m

Replacing Passwords

Free

4m

Employing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with SSH & 2-Factor Authentication

Free

35m

The Importance of Securing Services

Free

3m

Employing Secure HTTPS

Free

3m

The Role of Network Scanning

Free

6m

Finding Rogue Processes and Services

Free

35m

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

Free

3m

Log Scanning

Free

3m

Log Evaluation and Analysis

Free

34m

Course Description

Are you training as a systems administrator with a Linux focus? This Linux Fundamentals for Security Practitioners course shows you how to configure a Linux OS to provide a secure computing environment. Take this course to gain proficiency with basic Linux terminology, components, commands, and tools. Learn more about Linux architecture, permissions, commands, directories, and shells to achieve a hardened Linux operating system configuration.

What is Involved in this Linux Training Course?

If you are interested in IT and networking, or if you want to eventually advance to penetration testing and ethical hacking paths, this Linux course is a great place to start your training. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the origins and structure of Linux
  • Know the command-line interface and many useful commands
  • Gain familiarity with many of the common tools in Linux
  • Gain practical skills as you “get your hands dirty” using commands to handle basic security problems you will encounter in the wild
  • What Are the Prerequisites for this Linux Fundamentals Course?

    There are no previous courses required to take this Linux training course. It helps to have basic knowledge of hardware, networking, and technical terminology.

    Who Should Take this Linux Training?

    Students with any level of technical knowledge who are interested in the field of penetration testing and ethical hacking will find this course helpful. Those who are already working in the industry as security professionals, systems administrators, network administrators, or pentesters looking for certification are also ideal students for this course.

    Train Your Team

    Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

    Included in a Path

    Instructors

    Corey Holzer
    Information Systems Engineer
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    Learn

    Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

    Practice

    Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

    Prove

    Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

    Get Hands-on Learning

    Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

    Measure Your Progress

    Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

    Connect with the Community

    Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

    Success from Our Learners

    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

    Don Gates

    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

    "Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

    Cory

    Cybersecurity analyst/

    "I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

    Mike

    Security Engineer and Pentester/

    "Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

    Don Gates

    Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

    "Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

    Cory

    Cybersecurity analyst/

    "I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

    Mike

    Security Engineer and Pentester/

    "Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

    Cassandra

    Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

    "I was able to earn both my Security+ and CySA+ in two months. I give all the credit to Cybrary. I’m also proud to announce I recently accepted a job as a Cyber Systems Engineer at BDO... I always try to debunk the idea that you can't get a job without experience or a degree."

    Casey

    Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

    "Cybrary has helped me improve my hands-on skills and pass my toughest certification exams, enabling me to achieve 13 advanced certifications and successfully launch my own business. I love the practice tests for certification exams, especially, and appreciate the wide-ranging training options that let me find the best fit for my goals"

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    Linux Fundamentals for Security Practitioners

    Are you a current or aspiring IT security practitioner who needs a basic introduction to Linux? Take this course to master the Linux operating system and the tools it provides for securing your network environment.
    6
    43
    M
    Time
    beginner
    difficulty
    7
    ceu/cpe

    Course Content

    Course Description

    Are you training as a systems administrator with a Linux focus? This Linux Fundamentals for Security Practitioners course shows you how to configure a Linux OS to provide a secure computing environment. Take this course to gain proficiency with basic Linux terminology, components, commands, and tools. Learn more about Linux architecture, permissions, commands, directories, and shells to achieve a hardened Linux operating system configuration.

    What is Involved in this Linux Training Course?

    If you are interested in IT and networking, or if you want to eventually advance to penetration testing and ethical hacking paths, this Linux course is a great place to start your training. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the origins and structure of Linux
  • Know the command-line interface and many useful commands
  • Gain familiarity with many of the common tools in Linux
  • Gain practical skills as you “get your hands dirty” using commands to handle basic security problems you will encounter in the wild
  • What Are the Prerequisites for this Linux Fundamentals Course?

    There are no previous courses required to take this Linux training course. It helps to have basic knowledge of hardware, networking, and technical terminology.

    Who Should Take this Linux Training?

    Students with any level of technical knowledge who are interested in the field of penetration testing and ethical hacking will find this course helpful. Those who are already working in the industry as security professionals, systems administrators, network administrators, or pentesters looking for certification are also ideal students for this course.

    This course is part of a Career Path:
    IT Foundations
    Learn the foundational IT concepts essential to all cybersecurity roles, and stop wasting time trying to figure out where to get started. Too many beginners get discouraged navigating unreliable, outdated, and irrelevant information, making it feel impossible to know how to move forward. That’s why we’ve curated this IT foundations course, featuring thoughtful, bite-sized content from expert instructors who have helped thousands of other beginners grasp essential IT topics. Get ready to take your first steps into cybersecurity by diving into core IT concepts needed for any cybersecurity role.

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    Certificate of Completion

    Complete this entire course to earn a Linux Fundamentals for Security Practitioners Certificate of Completion