Description
The certification has been developed for Network Administrators, Network Architects, Support Engineers, as well as other professionals dealing with Linux-based systems.
The exam is proctored, real time, closed book, web-based and has 40 items to be completed in 60 minutes. The minimum passing score is 60 out of 100.
Examination cost:FREE The examination is free. The certification will be recorded in the online personal transcript and will be publicly visible one month FOR FREE. During this time, you may choose to acquire the Certification Package.
Certification Package: $50 US The Certification Package includes:
- 5 years certification maintenance in the online transcript
- the paper certificate
- the printed official transcript
- usage rights for certification logo
Certification procedure
Examination topics
Linux Security Basics
- Physical security
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Console security
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Data security
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Security measures
Linux Applications and Processes Security
- Program, script and job security
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Securing servers (DNS, HTTP, DHCP, Mail, NFS, X)
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Prevent/reduce attacks (buffer overflows)
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Applications recovery
Linux Authentication and Account Security
- Access Control (DH, PAM)
- Account management (root, user and guest)
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Password security
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Prevent/reduce attacks (BruteForce, Guessing)
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Accounts recovery
Linux Kernel and File Systems Security
- Device security (Disks, Removable media)
- Kernel security (Linux)
- File systems security (EXT2, EXT3, NFS)
- File access rights, protection and encryption
- Prevent/reduce attacks to kernel and file systems
- File systems recovery
Linux System Monitoring and Auditing
- Detecting intrusions with audits and logs
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Prevent/reduce attacks (backups, package manager)
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Test system exposure (SATAN, COPS, TIGER)
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System recovery
Study/Training Materials
In preparation for the exam, the following recommended study materials may be reviewed to build knowledge in certain topics:
Linux Administration Handbook
by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, and Trent R. Hein | Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2006 /ISBN: 0131480049
Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C
by Bruce Schneier |
Publisher: Wiley, 1996 / ISBN: 0471117099
Competencies This certification validates the competencies in designing, administering and implementing security solutions for Linux hosts and servers, such as secure Linux installation and configuration, performance monitoring, file/process management, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, command line operations (shell/utilities), scripting (shell/Perl), securing and hardening hosts, servers and network services, implementing firewalls, and intrusion detection.
Job positions
A Linux Security Specialist may apply for jobs such as Linux Administrator, Linux Security Administrator, Linux Script Programmer, Linux Network Engineer, Security Auditor (Linux), or Security Consultant (Linux).
