Linux Security for Administrators («LINSEC»)

1 Security

• What or from whom do we need to protect ourselves

2 Physical access to the system

• Physical security of the systems

3 SSH optimisation

• Securing access to the system – with keys and 2FA

4 Updating

• What, when and how to update

5 Backup strategy

• Backing up system-relevant data/files

6 Access and access rights

• How do we authenticate access and restrict access

7 SELinux

• Checking the system calls of processes to see if they are authorised

8 Hard disc partitioning

• Partitioning mass storage (HD, SSD, NVME) from a security perspective

9 Kernel hardening

• Secure and harden Linux kernel module using various techniques and methods

10 Firewall configuration

• Regulating network access using iptables, firewalld, ufw etc.

11 Data carrier encryption

• LUKS and other methods

Short blocks of theory with direct practical application

This course is aimed at Linux administrators or experienced users who want to focus specifically on system security and integrity.

Very good knowledge of the command line (shell) and commands, as taught in the LINUX and LINUX2 courses, is required. Knowledge of system administration analogue to the LINSY1 course is also required.

COURSE
Linux/Unix – System Administrator I («LINSY1»)
4 days
• Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Virtual Training, Zürich
CHF
2'800.–
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COURSE
Linux/Unix – Buildup to Administrator/PowerUser («LINUX2»)
4 days
• Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Virtual Training, Zürich
CHF
2'800.–
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COURSE
Practical Introduction to the Linux/Unix World («LINUX»)
3 days
• Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Virtual Training, Zürich
CHF
2'100.–
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