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CISS 342: Implementing Linux Operating System Security
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| Units: |
3.00 |
| Prerequisite: |
None. |
| Advisory: |
CISC 323 (Linux
Operating System) and CISS 310 (Network
Security Fundamentals) |
| Hours: |
45 hours lecture, 27
hours laboratory |
| Description: |
This course provides
in-depth information on Linux/UNIX operating system
security features, as well as step-by-step
configuration for most effective operating system
security. The techniques needed in order to maintain
the integrity, authenticity, availability, and
privacy of the system and user data are covered. |
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Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the
student will be able to:
- Evaluate network security from the perspective of a
Linux/UNIX client operating system.
- Assess how to secure data using a Linux/UNIX
operating system.
- Demonstrate use of the tools required to configure
client operating system services.
- Examine and configure network services in accordance
with best current security practices.
- Differentiate and describe file sharing services and
file system security permissions.
- Configure file sharing services and file system
security permissions in accordance with industry
standard security practices.
- Evaluate and describe the relationships between
major network services.
- Compare and contrast the roles of security, ethics,
and privacy management issues regarding data storage.
- Define and differentiate user rights and file
permissions in terms of security.
- Set up an appropriate file encryption method to
optimize security on a multi-user workstation.
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Certificates requiring this course:
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