This course covers Linux firewall configurations, focusing on ufw, firewalld, and iptables. You'll explore essential Linux security features like boot loader password management, chroot jails, and LUKS disk encryption. You'll also learn about secure access control, including pluggable authentication modules (PAM) and TCP Wrappers. Finally, you'll study mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor. The course includes practical labs for hands-on experience.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7
This course is part of CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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3 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Configure and manage Linux firewalls using ufw, firewalld, and iptables.
Implement essential Linux security features, including boot loader passwords and disk encryption.
Master secure access control with PAM and TCP Wrappers.
Gain expertise in mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor.
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module you'll learn about server related security. You'll explore different firewalling options and learn about generic Linux security related features. And You will also learn about secure access and mandatory access control, which include SELinux as well as AppArmor.
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