Securing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (SLE341)

 

Course Overview

This ​3-day ​course ​introduces ​attendees ​to ​security ​topics ​for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. ​ ​Attendees ​will be introduced to the basic computer security concepts and will ​learn ​how ​to ​develop ​a ​security ​policy ​and ​implement ​a ​more ​secure ​SUSE ​environment. A variety of approaches regarding system security from physical, local and network security will be reviewed. MAC and DAC access control methods and some of its supporting tools are also included in the course objectives. Auditing as a valid method to monitor security measures is also covered. Lastly, a description of the security process at SUSE and its publicly available resources will give the attendees a better way to support their day to day SUSE Linux Enterprise Server administration and operation in a consistent and secure fashion.

Who should attend

This course is designed for SUSE ​system ​administrators ​who ​want ​to ​learn ​how ​to ​secure ​their ​systems.

Prerequisites

SCE in Enterprise Linux or equivalent experience is strongly recommended.

Course Objectives

During this course you will learn:

  • Understand Security Concepts and Cryptography Basics
  • Understand SUSE Security Resources and SLES 12 Security Certifications
  • Secure the Boot Process
  • Understand the YaST Security Module
  • Understand Configurable Kernel Security Settings
  • Understand the Importance of Patches and Updates
  • Filesystem Security
  • Secure Local User Accounts and Restricting Access to the Root Account
  • Understand Systemd Session Management and Resource Control
  • PAM Modules
  • Delegate Administrative Privilege (sudo, polkit)
  • Understand Network Packet Filtering, TCP Wrappers and Xinetd
  • Restrict Network Access with Systemd
  • Understand and Configure Virtual Private Networks
  • Use Security Audit Tools: SUSE Seccheck, AIDE, Linux Audit Framework, Centralized Logging
  • Understand the Linux Security Modules Framework ( LSM )
  • Understand How AppArmor and SELinux Compare

Course Content

  • Section 1: Introduction to Security
  • Section 2: Basic System Lockdown
  • Section 3: Local Account Security
  • Section 4: Privilege Elevation
  • Section 5: Network Service Lockdown
  • Section 6: Security Audit Tools
  • Section 7: Linux Security Modules

Prices & Delivery methods

Online Training
Modality: L

Duration 3 days

Price (excl. tax)
  • Eastern Europe: 1,890.— €
Classroom Training
Modality: C

Duration 3 days

Price (excl. tax)
  • Eastern Europe: 1,890.— €

Schedule

English

Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Online Training This is a FLEX course. Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Online Training This is a FLEX course. Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
This is a FLEX course, which is delivered both virtually and in the classroom. All FLEX courses are also Instructor-led Online Trainings (ILO).

Hungary

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North Macedonia

Online Training This is a FLEX course in English language.   Time zone: Europe/Skopje Course language: English Enroll
This is a FLEX course, which is delivered both virtually and in the classroom. All FLEX courses are also Instructor-led Online Trainings (ILO).