Securing Red Hat Linux Servers

In today's interconnected digital landscape, securing server infrastructure is paramount to protecting data and operations. Without proper hardening, your systems remain vulnerable to a multitude of threats. By the end of this course, you will possess the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to harden Red Hat Linux servers, implement essential security controls, and establish a secure operating environment. What you'll learn: * Learn fundamental Red Hat Linux security principles and hardening strategies * Configure user accounts, password policies, and Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) * Implement robust file system security, permissions, and integrity checks * Manage software updates and apply security errata for system integrity * Establish comprehensive system auditing, logging, and network access controls * Apply infrastructure-as-code principles for consistent and automated security configurations * Understand the basics of centralized identity management for secure and scalable user access This course begins with foundational Linux security concepts and progresses through practical configurations for users, files, software, and networking, concluding with an introduction to automated security practices. This course is designed for absolute beginners in server administration and security, with no prior experience in Linux hardening required. Begin your journey to building and maintaining secure Linux server environments.