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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
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| Introduction | (03:53) | |
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Introduction To Linux Security
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| 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) | |
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Secure Linux Installation
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| 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) | |
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Securing The Linux Boot Process
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| Securing LILO | (05:10) | |
| Securing GRUB | (03:16) | |
| Runlevel Security & initab | (04:36) | |
| Partition Mounting & fstab | (06:21) | |
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Security With Users & Groups
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| 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) | |
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File System Permissions
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| Types of Files | (03:51) | |
| Permission Structure | (06:06) | |
| Special Permission Bits | (06:05) | |
| Managing Permissions | (06:21) | |
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Data Encryption
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| 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) | |
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Hardening Linux
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| 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) | |
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Linux Firewalls
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| 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) | |
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Linux Security Mechanisms
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| 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) | |
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Secure Networking
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| OpenSSH | (05:19) | |
| SAMBA | (05:39) | |
| NIS | (02:24) | |
| NFS | (02:15) | |
| Securing FTP & HTTP Servers | (06:01) | |
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Detecting & Stopping Linux Attacks
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| System Auditing | (04:25) | |
| System Logging | (05:56) | |
| File Integrity with Tripwire | (06:03) | |
| Intrusion Detection with Snort | (02:56) | |
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Linux Security Tools
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| 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) | |
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Best Linux Security Practices
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| 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) | |
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About The Authors
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| About the Authors | (01:23) | |
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| 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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