Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Linux Security

Overview/Description
With the rise of the Internet and the increasing interconnectedness of computers, security is a critical part of Linux administration. This course covers auditing, passwords and user limits. It also covers port scanning and hardening a host by removing unused services. Finally it covers the role of TCP wrappers in host security. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for CompTIA Linux+ exam LX0-102 and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 Junior Level Administrator exam 102.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Linux Security

describe the considerations involved in configuring file access permissions

describe how to secure files and audits

determine what commands can be run using sudo

describe the key features of a strong password policy

recognize how to use PAM to set limits on the system resources users can obtain

use the Linux password file to manage access

recognize how to enable shadowing

run commands as a different account user

use Linux password features

discover open ports on a system

describe how to deal with unused servers