Skill

Basic Security, Tools, Shell, and Access Control

with James Conrad

  • 5 videos
  • 46 mins
Join James Conrad as we learn the foundational tools and methods for securing a network or system. We'll learn the basics of accounts and identity, changing the shell, switching to accounts with elevated privileges, and managing what files control access to certain resources.

Recommended Experience
  • Basic understanding of Linux
  • Comfort with user account management concepts
  • Familiarity with permissions and access control concepts
Related certifications
  • Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials
Related Job Functions
  • System administrator (Linux)
  • Network security analyst
  • Network administrator
A former full-stack developer, Shaun Wassell brings a wealth of web development and programming experience to his training.
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James Conrad
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Skill Outline

  1. 1. Accounts and Identity Tools (16:19)
  2. 2. Changing the Shell (6:51)
  3. 3. Access Control Files (10:37)

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