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Linux Security Tutorials

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The Linux Operating System has proven time and time that it reigns supreme in configurability and security. Being well versed in Linux Security can make the difference between a highly available web server and a compromised warez distribution point. Understanding Linux Security can make or break your ability to survive in the world of ever-changing Computer Security. VTC Authors Brad Causey and Bobby Rogers work together to present Linux Security so you can carry the knowledge back and use it in a practical manner. To begin learning simply click the links.
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Introduction & Course Outline
 Introduction (03:53)
Introduction To Linux Security
 A Bit About Linux Pt.1 (05:13)
 A Bit About Linux Pt.2 (03:21)
 Current Security Problems (03:25)
 Requirements of a Secure OS (05:05)
 Security: Windows vs Linux (04:45)
 Overview of Linux Security Features (04:22)
Secure Linux Installation
 Selecting the Right Distribution (05:54)
 Defining Partitions for Security (03:21)
 Installing Software & Services (05:38)
 Installing Secure File Systems (04:57)
 Installation Security Configurations (03:56)
 Post Install Actions (04:03)
 Secure Installation Demonstration Pt.1 (06:41)
 Secure Installation Demonstration Pt.2 (03:52)
 Secure Installation Demonstration Pt.3 (07:01)
Securing The Linux Boot Process
 Securing LILO (05:10)
 Securing GRUB (03:16)
 Runlevel Security & initab (04:36)
 Partition Mounting & fstab (06:21)
Security With Users & Groups
 Users & Groups (05:57)
 Passwords Pt.1 (05:52)
 Passwords Pt.2 (02:07)
 Use of Privileged Accounts (06:55)
 Securing User Shells & Profiles (05:20)
File System Permissions
 Types of Files (03:51)
 Permission Structure (06:06)
 Special Permission Bits (06:05)
 Managing Permissions (06:21)
Data Encryption
 Introduction to Encryption (05:11)
 Using GNU GPG Pt.1 (05:52)
 Using GNU GPG Pt.2 (05:06)
 Using SSH (05:38)
 Hashing Utilities (05:49)
 Using PKI Certificates in Linux (01:55)
Hardening Linux
 System Hardening Overview (03:38)
 Bastille Pt.1 (03:30)
 Bastille Pt.2 (03:44)
 Securing X-Windows (04:43)
 Securing Linux Daemons (06:08)
 Security Patches (05:35)
 Security Benchmarks (05:13)
Linux Firewalls
 Introduction to Firewalls (05:28)
 IP Tables Pt.1 (06:34)
 IP Tables Pt.2 (01:58)
 IP Tables Demonstration Pt.1 (05:25)
 IP Tables Demonstration Pt.2 (02:49)
 Dedicated Linux Firewalls (04:44)
Linux Security Mechanisms
 TCP Wrappers (06:54)
 hosts.allow (04:05)
 hosts.deny (04:31)
 inetd & xinetd (05:42)
 PAMs (02:48)
 SELinux (05:17)
 Unsecure Linux Utilities (04:55)
Secure Networking
 OpenSSH (05:19)
 SAMBA (05:39)
 NIS (02:24)
 NFS (02:15)
 Securing FTP & HTTP Servers (06:01)
Detecting & Stopping Linux Attacks
 System Auditing (04:25)
 System Logging (05:56)
 File Integrity with Tripwire (06:03)
 Intrusion Detection with Snort (02:56)
Linux Security Tools
 Vulnerability Assessment with Nessus Pt.1 (06:22)
 Vulnerability Assessment with Nessus Pt.2 (03:44)
 Traffic Security with Ethereal (05:27)
 Web Proxying with Squid (05:36)
Best Linux Security Practices
 User Security (07:00)
 Password Security (05:20)
 Securing the Root Account (03:16)
 File System Security (03:16)
 System Security (04:43)
 Auditing Pt.1 (05:41)
 Auditing Pt.2 (03:56)
 Network Security (04:55)
About The Authors
 About the Authors (01:23)


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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Linux Security
Author: Brad Causey & Bobby Rogers
SKU: 33725
ISBN: 1-933736-53-4
Duration: 6.5 hrs / 77 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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