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Linux System for Cybersecurity
Introduces students to basic operations in major Linux distributions for cybersecurity applications. The course covers Linux installation and configuration in virtual environments, file systems management, shell scripting, user authentication, and both graphical and command-line interfaces. Designed to build foundational skills, it emphasizes practical tasks to enhance problem-solving abilities.
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.
- Perform security tasks, such as foot printing, firewalls, and tools in relation to Intrusion Detection.
- Perform the essential system administration functions in Linux systems.
- Write shell scripts to automate tasks in Linux systems.
- Perform the necessary security tasks to secure the Linux systems.