We provide virtual course about Masterclass: Linux Security and Hardening Basics in english. During this 3-day course of comprehensive introduction to Linux security and system hardening practices.
Course description:
Participants will learn to strengthen Linux environments through secure configuration, user privilege management, and robust authentication policies.
You´ll be able to:
• Get the highest quality and unique learning experience - the class is limited to 20 participants by default
• Get the opportunity to interact with our world-renowned Experts
• Go through CQURE’s custom lab exercises and practice them after the course
• Receive a lifelong certification after completing the course
Why this course:
This is an international Live Virtual Class where you will be able to share the learning experience with a group of IT pros from around the world without leaving your home or office! The class is taught fully remotely in English by CQURE Cybersecurity Experts.
In order to ensure the highest quality and unique learning experience, the course is limited to 20 participants by default, or supported by an assistant instructor if the number of delegates exceeds 20. During this course, you will have the opportunity to go through CQURE’s custom lab exercises, interact with our world-renowned Expert and receive a lifelong certification after completing the course!
Course outline:
This Live Virtual Class consists of 6 Modules in terms of Linux Security and Hardening Basics. They include essential theory combined with individual practice during the exercises as well as loads of hands-on tools and real-case scenarios.
Agenda:
Module 1 - Running Linux in a Virtual Environment:
• Setting up isolated Linux instances for secure administration and testing
• Managing snapshots, resource allocation, and rollback options
Module 2 - Securing Administrative User Accounts:
• Applying least-privilege principles and configuring sudo
• Enforcing strong authentication and password policies
• Auditing privileged account activity
Module 3 - Securing Normal User Accounts:
• Managing user permissions and group policies
• Restricting access to sensitive files and directories
• Implementing session timeouts and login restrictions
Module 4 - Securing Your Server with a Firewall:
• Configuring and managing iptables, firewalld, or ufw
• Defining inbound and outbound rules for services
• Implementing port-based and IP-based restrictions
Module 5 - Encryption Technologies:
• Applying GPG for file and email encryption
• Using SSL/TLS for secure communications
Module 6 - SSH Audit and Hardening:
• Enforcing key-based authentication
• Disabling insecure SSH configurations and root logins
• Monitoring and auditing SSH access logs
Target audience:
This is a course on Linux Security and Hardening Basics for Cybersecurity Specialists. The course is perfect for enterprise administrators, infrastructure architects, security professionals, systems engineers, network administrators, IT professionals, security consultants and other people responsible for implementing network and perimeter security.
Prerequisites:
• To fully benefit from this training, we recommend having a good hands-on experience in administering Windows infrastructure and at least 8 years experience in the field.
Language:
• English course material, english speaking instructor
Course material:
The course fee includes lab exercises, course materials and certification
Certification:
After finishing the course, you will be granted a CQURE Certificate of Completion. Please note that after completing the course you will also be eligible for CPE points!