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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7

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CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 7

This course is part of CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Specialization

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1 module

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure and manage Linux firewalls using ufw, firewalld, and iptables.
Implement essential Linux security features, including boot loader passwords and disk encryption.
Master secure access control with PAM and TCP Wrappers.
Gain expertise in mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor.

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This course covers Linux firewall configurations, focusing on ufw, firewalld, and iptables. You'll explore essential Linux security features like boot loader password management, chroot jails, and LUKS disk encryption. You'll also learn about secure access control, including pluggable authentication modules (PAM) and TCP Wrappers. Finally, you'll study mandatory access control with SELinux and AppArmor. The course includes practical labs for hands-on experience.

In this module you'll learn about server related security. You'll explore different firewalling options and learn about generic Linux security related features. And You will also learn about secure access and mandatory access control, which include SELinux as well as AppArmor.

What's included

33 videos4 assignments

33 videos Total 111 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Network Ports 3 minutes
Understanding Firewalling 3 minutes
Managing ufw Firewalling 4 minutes
Managing firewalld 6 minutes
Managing iptables Firewalls 7 minutes
Lab: Configuring Firewalling 1 minute
Lab Solution: Configuring Firewalling 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Managing Boot Loader Password 5 minutes
Understanding and Managing chroot Jails 3 minutes
An Introduction to Auditing 10 minutes
Configuring MOTD 1 minute
Managing LUKS Disk Encryption 9 minutes
Lab: Configuring Auditing 0 minutes
Lab Solution: Configuring Auditing 2 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
Understanding PAM 7 minutes
Managing TCP Wrappers 2 minutes
Lab: Configuring PAM 0 minutes
Lab Solution: Configuring PAM 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding the Need for Mandatory Access Control (MAC) 2 minutes
SELinux vs. AppArmor 1 minute
Configuring AppArmor 8 minutes
Troubleshooting AppArmor 2 minutes
Configuring SELinux Mode 3 minutes
Working with SELinux Labels 9 minutes
Managing SELinux Booleans 4 minutes
Troubleshooting SELinux 6 minutes
Lab: Configuring SELinux 0 minutes
Lab Solution: Configuring SELinux 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Configuring a Firewall Quiz 30 minutes
Securing Linux Quiz 30 minutes
Managing Secure Access Control Quiz 30 minutes
Managing SELinux and AppArmor Quiz 30 minutes

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