Linux system for Cybersecurity
Course Grade Received: A
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, software management, and
• Perform security tasks, such as footprinting, firewalls, and tools in relation to Intrusion
Detection.
Students should be able to:
• 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