Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity
Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity
Linux distributions are widely used by technical professionals to support mission-critical applications and manage crucial data. But safeguarding Linux systems can be complex, and many guides to Linux usage and certification provide only superficial coverage of security. Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity is the solution. Part of the new Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC), it introduces Linux with the primary goal of enforcing and troubleshooting security. Leading Linux certification and security experts William “Bo” Rothwell and Denise Pheils, PhD offer a layered approach to security that helps readers protect their Linux systems even if one or more layers are penetrated.
Rothwell and Pheils show how to install Linux to achieve optimal security right from the outset, even if you have no experience with Linux at all. Next the authors present best practices for the secure day-to-day administration of accounts, devices, services, processes, data, networks, and more. To increase readers’ sophistication in defending Linux systems, the authors also walk through the use of powerful tools and automated scripting techniques for footprinting, penetration testing, threat detection, logging, auditing, software management, and more. Finally, to help readers earn certification and demonstrate their abilities, the authors cover many key topics found on the CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1 certification exams.
This guide’s features include:
- Logical organisation designed for easy understanding, effective classroom use, and rapid on-the-job-training
- Strong emphasis on modern real-world security troubleshooting techniques throughout -- not just in separate sections
- Real-world examples and step-by-step activities that permit hands-on practice without expensive equipment
- Key terms, chapter objectives, review questions, and more
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SECURE LINUX SYSTEMS, NETWORKS, APPLICATIONS, AND DATA–IN ONE BOOK
From the basics to advanced techniques: no Linux security experience necessary
Realistic examples & step-by-step activities: practice hands-on without costly equipment
The perfect introduction to Linux-based security for all students and IT professionals
Linux distributions are widely used to support mission-critical applications and manage crucial data. But safeguarding modern Linux systems is complex, and many Linux books have inadequate or outdated security coverage.
Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity is your complete solution. Leading Linux certification and security experts William “Bo” Rothwell and Dr. Denise Kinsey introduce Linux with the primary goal of enforcing and troubleshooting security. Their practical approach will help you protect systems, even if one or more layers are penetrated.
First, you’ll learn how to install Linux to achieve optimal security upfront, even if you have no Linux experience. Next, you’ll master best practices for securely administering accounts, devices, services, processes, data, and networks. Then, you’ll master powerful tools and automated scripting techniques for footprinting, penetration testing, threat detection, logging, auditing, software management, and more.
To help you earn certification and demonstrate skills, this guide covers many key topics on CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1 exams. Everything is organized clearly and logically for easy understanding, effective classroom use, and rapid on-the-job training.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Review Linux operating system components from the standpoint of security
- Master key commands, tools, and skills for securing Linux systems
- Troubleshoot common Linux security problems, one step at a time
- Protect user and group accounts with Pluggable Authentication
- Modules (PAM), SELinux, passwords, and policies
- Safeguard files and directories with permissions and attributes
- Create, manage, and protect storage devices: both local and networked
- Automate system security 24/7 by writing and scheduling scripts
- Maintain network services, encrypt network connections, and secure network-accessible processes
- Examine which processes are running–and which may represent a threat
- Use system logs to pinpoint potential vulnerabilities
- Keep Linux up-to-date with Red Hat or Debian software management tools
- Modify boot processes to harden security
- Master advanced techniques for gathering system information