CYSE 270

Linux System for Cybersecurity

Course Description

This course introduces the basic operations in major Linux distributions for cybersecurity using both graphical interface and commandline 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.

Course Material

Weekly Assignment #5-Password Cracking

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Weekly Assignment #8-Shell Scripting

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Weekly Assignment #11-Basic Network Configuration

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