Linux Systems for Cybersecurity

This course introduces the basic operations in major Linux distros for cybersecurity using both
a graphical interface and a command-line interface. Students will learn about the basic installation
and configuration, file systems management, shell scripts, and user authentication in Linux
systems.

Course Objectives:
• Introduce the basic concept and knowledge about different Linux distros, including the most
popular distribution for cybersecurity, Kali Linux,
• Install and operate different Linux distros locally and remotely (on AWS cloud),
• Understand the ownership and permissions of the files and directories,
• Understand the shell scripts,
• Perform essential system administration functions, such as network configuration, process and
log administration, and software management, and
• Perform security tasks, such as footprinting, firewalls, and tools in relation to Intrusion
Detection