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   Title Description
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

Title: Linux Security
Author: Brad Causey & Bobby Rogers
SKU: 33725
ISBN: 1-933736-53-4
Release Date: 2006-11-09
Duration: 6.5 hrs / 77 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
QuickTime 7, Flash 8

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