This course is part of the Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

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Learning Linux for LFCA Certification SpecializationLearnQuest

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In this course, we look at security and the Linux operating system. The course material is a good for anyone preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam or just interested in learning more about Linux. This course is the third course in a series that aims to prepare you for working as an information technology professional. In this course, you will be introduced to ownership, authentication, and authorization.  We will drill into creating security through backups and redundancy.  We concluded by looking at how to secure the perimeter of our network and systems.

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Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Linux

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Learning Linux for LFCA Certification Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Aspen Olmsted

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LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Ownership and Permissions

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 22 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

5 videos

File and Directory Permissions6mAccess Control Lists2mContext-Based Permissions4mAccount Types and Privilege Escalation4mWeek 1 Lab Solution4m

4 readings

File and Directory Permissions20mAccess Control Lists20mContext-Based Permissions20mAccount Types and Privilege Escalation20m

5 practice exercises

File and Directory Permissions Practice15mAccess Control Lists Practice15mContext-Based Permissions Practice15mAccount Types and Privilege Escalation Practice15mModule 1 Graded30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Administer Access and Authentication

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 12 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

4 videos

Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)4mPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)3mSecure Shell (SSH)2mVirtual Private Network (VPN)1m

4 readings

Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)20mPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)20mSecure Shell (SSH)20mVirtual Private Network (VPN)20m

5 practice exercises

Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) Practice15mPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI) Practice15mSecure Shell (SSH) Practice15mVirtual Private Network (VPN) Practice15mModule 2 Graded30m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Logging & Backups

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 16 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Linux Firewalls

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 11 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SECURING LINUX SYSTEMS

by JPAug 26, 2022

Excellent course with clear, short explainations about the main linux security topics. I feel comfortable to use Ubuntu linux now. Thanks a lot...

by DAJul 15, 2022

Teacher was very well spoken and easy to understand

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