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Course Outline
Introduction
- Linux Foundation Overview
- Linux Foundation Training Programs for Government
- Linux Foundation Certifications for Government Professionals
- Digital Badges from the Linux Foundation
- Laboratory Exercises, Solutions, and Resources for Government
- E-Learning Course: LFS216 for Government
- Distribution Details for Government Systems
- Laboratory Sessions for Hands-On Learning
- Security Basics for Government IT Systems
What is Security?
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Preventive Measures in Government IT
- Detection Methods and Tools
- Reaction Protocols for Incident Response
- Laboratory Sessions on Security Fundamentals
- Threats and Risk Assessment for Government Systems
Classes of Attackers
- Types of Cyber Attacks Relevant to Government
- Trade-Offs in Security Measures
- Laboratory Sessions on Identifying Attackers
- Physical Access Control for Government Facilities
Physical Security
- Hardware Security for Government Systems
- Understanding the Linux Boot Process in a Government Context
- Laboratory Sessions on Physical Security Measures
- Logging and Monitoring Physical Access
Logging Overview
- Syslog Services for Government IT
- journald Services in Government Systems
- The Linux Kernel Audit Daemon for Enhanced Security
- Linux Firewall Logging for Threat Detection
- Log Reports and Analysis for Incident Response
- Laboratory Sessions on Logging Techniques
- Auditing and Detection for Government IT Operations
Auditing Basics
- Understanding Attack Progression in Government Systems
- Detecting Attacks through Auditing
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for Government
- Laboratory Sessions on Auditing and IDS
- Application Security for Government Software
Bugs and Tools
- Tracking and Documenting Changes in Government IT Systems
- Resource Access Control for Secure Operations
- Mitigation Techniques for Common Vulnerabilities
- Policy-Based Access Control Frameworks for Government
- Real-World Example of Security Implementation
- Laboratory Sessions on Bug Identification and Mitigation
- Kernel Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on Government Systems
Kernel and User Spaces
- Bugs in the Kernel and User Space
- Mitigating Kernel Vulnerabilities for Government IT
- Vulnerability Examples and Case Studies
- Laboratory Sessions on Kernel Security
- Authentication Methods for Secure Access
Encryption and Authentication
- Passwords and PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) for Government Systems
- Hardware Tokens for Enhanced Security
- Biometric Authentication in Government IT
- Network and Centralized Authentication Protocols
- Laboratory Sessions on Encryption and Authentication Techniques
- Local System Security Measures for Government
Standard UNIX Permissions
- Administrator Account Management in Government IT
- Advanced UNIX Permissions for Secure File Handling
- Filesystem Integrity Checking for Government Systems
- Filesystem Quotas for Resource Management
- Laboratory Sessions on UNIX Permissions and Security
- Network Security for Government Networks
TCP/IP Protocols Review
- Remote Trust Vectors in Government IT Systems
- Remote Exploit Prevention Techniques
- Laboratory Sessions on TCP/IP Protocol Analysis
- Network Services Security for Government Applications
Network Tools
- Databases and Their Role in Network Security
- Web Server Security for Government Websites
- File Server Security Measures
- Laboratory Sessions on Network Tool Usage
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks and Mitigation
Network Basics
- DoS Methods and Techniques for Government Networks
- Mitigation Strategies for DoS Attacks
- Laboratory Sessions on Network Security Fundamentals
- Remote Access Solutions for Secure Government Operations
Unencrypted Protocols
- Accessing Windows Systems from Linux Environments
- Secure Shell (SSH) for Remote Connections
- IPSEC Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for Secure Communication
- Laboratory Sessions on Unencrypted Protocol Security
- Firewalling and Packet Filtering Techniques for Government IT
Firewalling Basics
- iptables Configuration for Government Firewalls
- Netfilter Implementation in Government Systems
- Netfilter Rule Management for Enhanced Security
- Mitigating Brute Force Login Attempts in Government IT
- nft Concepts and Usage for Government Networks
- Laboratory Sessions on Firewalling Techniques
- Response and Mitigation Strategies for Cyber Incidents
Preparation
- Incident Response During a Security Breach
- Handling the Aftermath of a Cyber Incident
- Laboratory Sessions on Incident Preparation and Response
- Compliance Testing with OSCAP for Government Systems
Compliance Testing
- Introduction to Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
- OpenSCAP for Automated Compliance Checking
- SCAP Workbench for User-Friendly Compliance Testing
- Command Line Scan Techniques for Compliance Verification
- Laboratory Sessions on SCAP and OpenSCAP Usage
Requirements
To fully benefit from this course, participants should:
- Possess a strong foundation in core local system administration and networking concepts, comparable to the knowledge gained from LFS301 Linux System Administration and LFS311 Linux Networking and Administration.
- Have substantial experience with Linux (or more generally UNIX), particularly at the command line level.
Audience:
This course is designed for individuals already proficient in Linux system administration who seek to enhance their security practices. Before enrolling, participants should have a solid understanding of core local system administration and networking concepts and be experienced with Linux (or more generally UNIX), especially at the command line level.
Experience Level: Intermediate
This course is tailored for government professionals looking to improve their cybersecurity skills in alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.
28 Hours
