Course Information and Aims
Linux and other operating systems face a number of threats in a networked environment. It is possible to secure Linux against these threats. The Leading Edge Linux Security course provides an understanding of the security threats as well as the techniques to counter these threats effectively while retaining the functionality required from your linux system.

The techniques covered include a strong password policy, correctly configuring access to system services, configuring services for maximum security, using encryption and network-level filtering.

Course Content
These topics are addressed in the training:

• What is computer security all about
• Vulnerabilities and exploits
• Security tools
• Physical security
• Secure applications
• Local security
• Using ssh
• Security for specific services: SMTP, POP3, FTP, apache, squid, inetd; using tcpwrappers
• Using SSL
• Netfilter: stateful packet filtering, NAT and kernel settings

Audience
The Linux Security course is aimed at Linux system administrators.

We assume familiarity with Linux tools and TCP/IP networking. The ability to write working shell scripts and to configure Linux servers is a requirement.

Booking
Course: Linux Security
Duration: 4 full days
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price: R4000.00, excl VAT
Deposit: R2000.00, excl VAT
Balance: Due on first day of course

You can mail training@ledge.co.za or fill your details on the booking form.

A map to our venue is available here. Our venue is non-smoking but does have a balcony where one can smoke during tea breaks.