This course provides an overview of security topics for Linux systems.
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Linux for Security Experts
This course is part of Tools for Security Specialists Specialization
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Instructors: Sharon Jason
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What are the available tools and resources for Linux Security professionals.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1 of Linux for Security Experts. These assignments cover the basics of Linux Security, setting permissions and Linux kernel hardening. The module ends with graded summative assessments.
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Welcome to Week 2 of the Linux for Security Experts course. These assignments cover the Linux utilities that are useful for security, containers and networks and filewalls. The module ends with graded assessments.
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