systemd, Containers & Linux Security

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systemd, Containers & Linux Security

Instructor: Michael Solomon

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to manage Linux system services and system state using systemd including unit files, targets, and service troubleshooting
How to deploy, manage, and secure containers using Docker including images, volumes, networking, and container lifecycle management
How to implement Linux security controls including DAC/MAC file permissions, SELinux/AppArmor policies, and firewall rules to harden Linux systems

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course covers some of the most important and in-demand skills in modern Linux administration: systemd service management, container technologies, and Linux security hardening. Covering expert instruction across systemd, Docker containers, access controls, file permissions, and Linux security frameworks, learners develop the skills to run secure, containerized Linux environments.

Learners benefit by understanding how to manage services and system state with systemd, deploy and manage containers using Docker, implement discretionary and mandatory access controls, configure firewall rules, and apply SELinux or AppArmor policies to restrict system access. By the end of this course, learners will be able to manage Linux services with systemd, deploy containerized applications, and implement comprehensive Linux security controls.

This chapter covers essential Linux system administration by managing services with systemctl, and configuring system utilities.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

This chapter covers essential Linux container administration; comparing container runtimes, and working with images, networking, and volumes for practical container operations.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

This chapter strengthens Linux security and monitoring skills by covering core security concepts, authentication methods, system hardening techniques, firewall configuration, secure remote access, and effective log management across common Linux tools and services.

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10 videos1 reading1 assignment

10 videosTotal 110 minutes

Security Concepts9 minutes
Authentication & Authorization10 minutes
Authentication & Authorization Demo10 minutes
OS Hardening10 minutes
OS Hardening Demo13 minutes
Firewall Management17 minutes
Remote Access Security8 minutes
Remote Access Security Demo12 minutes
Logging & Auditing10 minutes
Logging & Auditing Demo11 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Linux Security & Hardening Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 11 minutes

Linux Security & Hardening Assignment11 minutes

This chapter strengthens Linux security and compliance skills by applying account policies, explaining cryptography and certificate use, performing integrity checks, reviewing major compliance frameworks, and protecting data through encryption and secure destruction.

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8 videos1 reading1 assignment

8 videosTotal 108 minutes

Account Hardening11 minutes
Account Hardening Demo16 minutes
Cryptography Concepts12 minutes
Cryptography Concepts Demo17 minutes
File Integrity & Detection8 minutes
File Integrity & Detection Demo12 minutes
Compliance Standards18 minutes
Secure Data & Supply Chain15 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Advanced Security & Compliance Handout 2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 14 minutes

Advanced Security & Compliance Assignment14 minutes

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1 assignment

Instructor

Michael Solomon

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