Pluralsight – Securing Linux for the Cloud 2023-5

Securing Linux for the Cloud course. In this training course, you will learn how to secure Linux servers in a cloud architecture. By completing this course, you will gain the skills necessary to protect your data and systems against cyber threats.

What you will learn:

• Basic Security Concepts: In this section, you will learn about key security concepts, such as what needs to be secured, assessing the security landscape, and determining basic security settings for a Linux server.
• Firewall: In this section, the firewall will be reviewed, how it works and its role in Linux server security.
• Kernel, Linux Security Modules, and Access Control: In this section, you will explore the Linux kernel, its security modules, and its access control mechanisms.
• Security Concepts: In this section, we will review key security concepts, such as authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• SELinux: In this section, you’ll explore SELinux, a labeling-based security system for Linux, and how to configure and use it.
• AppArmor: In this section, you’ll explore AppArmor, another tagging-based security system for Linux, and how to configure and use it.
• Securing SSH: In this section, you’ll explore different ways to secure SSH, the popular protocol for remote access to Linux servers.
• Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS): In this section, you’ll explore HIDS, systems designed to detect suspicious activity on a server, and how to install and configure them.

This course is suitable for people who:

• Linux System Administrators: This course is ideal for Linux system administrators who want to improve their skills in securing Linux servers in the cloud.
• Cybersecurity Professionals: This course is useful for cybersecurity professionals who want to expand their knowledge of securing Linux servers in the cloud.
• People interested in information security: This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to secure Linux servers in the cloud.