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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: Security (N3075) — A 5-day course

Synopsis

This course focuses on various security-related aspects of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from a system administrator's perspective. Topics covered include, cryptography, aspects for consideration when developing a security policy, as well as the configuration of Novell AppArmor, packet filters, application level gateways, and VPNs using IPSec.

Students will gain hands-on experience on how to administer SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 on a broad range of topics from host security and network security to Novell AppArmor, packet filters, and VPNs.

This course together with the skills gained in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: Networking Services (Course 3074) is ideal preparation for the Novell Certified Linux Engineer 10 Practicum exam.

If you are seeking the Novell Certified Linux Engineer 10 certification, please note that you are required to complete the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 certification first.

Course Objectives

Skills taught in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10: Security (Course 3075) enable you to:

  • Install and administer a computer running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 securely
  • Configure Novell AppArmor
  • Create a Certificate Authority and certificates
  • Set up a packet filter, an application level gateway, and a VPN gateway

Suitable for

This course is designed for experienced Linux system administrators who are familiar with networking services running on Linux, and who want to improve their skills in planning, designing and managing a secure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 environment. It is also ideal for those students seeking the Novell Certified Linux Engineer 10 certification. If you are seeking the Novell Certified Linux Engineer qualification, you are required to complete the Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 certification first.

Prerequisites

A detailed understanding of the network protocols is essential for the design and configuration of firewalls. Additionally, the information found in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 : Networking Services (Course 3074) is key to be able to perform effective security tasks.

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Central London — £1425 (+VAT)

  • 1–5 Sep 2008
  • 5–9 Jan 2009
  • 11–15 May 2009

Contents:

Section 1: General Considerations and Definition of Terms

  • Create a Security Concept
  • Understand Frequently Used Terms

Section 2: Host Security

  • Limit Physical Access to Server Systems
  • Partitioning and File System Security
  • Limit the Installed Software Packages
  • Configure Security Settings With YaST
  • Stay Informed about Security Issues
  • Apply Security Updates
  • Test and Document the Configuration
  • Use Logging and Accounting

Section 3: Novell AppArmor

  • improve Application Security with AppArmor
  • Create and Manage AppArmor Profiles
  • Control AppArmor
  • Monitor AppArmor

Section 4: Cryptography: Basics and Practical Application

  • Cryptography Basics
  • Create a Certification Authority (CA) and Issue Certificates With CLI Tools
  • Use YaST to Create a Certification Authority (CA) and Issue Certificates
  • GNU Privacy Guard (GPG)

Section 5: Network Security

  • Understand Services and Protocols
  • Secure Access With TCP Wrapper
  • Use SSL to Secure a Service
  • Secure Clients

Section 6: General Firewall Design

  • Understand Firewall Concepts and Purpose
  • Describe Components of Firewalls
  • Understand Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Setups

Section 7: Packet Filters

  • Understand Packet Filters
  • Understand iptables Basics
  • Understand iptables Advanced Features
  • Understand Network Address Translation

Section 8: Application-Level Gateways

  • Application-Level Gateway Basics
  • Configure and Use Squid
  • Configure and Use Dante
  • Configure and Use rinetd

Section 9: Virtual Private Networks

  • VPN and IPSec Basics
  • Configure and Establish an IPSec Connection
  • Understand Packet Filtering of IPSec Traffic

Section 10: Intrusion Detection and Incident Response

  • Log Files and Their Evaluation
  • Host-Based Intrusion Detection
  • Network-Based Intrusion Detection
  • Incident Response

Section 11: Live Fire Exercise

SUSE Linux training UK enquiries

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SUSE Linux training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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  • Chester, North West, UK
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  • Reading, Berkshire, UK
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  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


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