Secure your UNIX infrastructure: Develop system administration skills

OffSec Learning Path: UNIX System Administration Foundations

Unix-based systems are vital components of modern IT environments. This hands-on Learning Path will equip you with the essential skills to secure and harden your Unix infrastructure, significantly reducing your organization's risk profile. Learners will:

Configure UNIX securely, implementing industry-standard security settings and policies
Harden key applications by securing Nginx web servers
Manage effective patching strategies to promptly mitigate vulnerabilities

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One of three system administration Learning Paths

UNIX System Administration Foundations

Web System Administration Foundations

Windows System Administration

Protect UNIX environments by developing fundamental security expertise

This Learning Path strengthens UNIX system administration skills, with a direct focus on security. Learners will gain the ability to securely configure Debian and macOS, harden the nginx web server, utilize advanced security controls like SELinux and AppArmor, and implement effective patching strategies. These skills translate into greater resilience against attacks and a more secure UNIX environment.

Who is this Learning Path for?

UNIX system administrators seeking to bolster their security skills
Security analysts specializing in the protection of UNIX environments
IT professionals responsible for securing UNIX-based infrastructure

Learning objectives

Understand UNIX security, and grasp key security concepts, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
Learn to implement best practices for UNIX system hardening
Keep systems up-to-date and mitigate vulnerabilities by developing patching strategies

Key modules in UNIX System Administration Foundations Learning Path

Syllabus

UNIX System Administration Foundations Overview

8 modules

60 hours of content (approx.)

31+ skills

Earning an OffSec Learning Badge

Showcase your growing web administration proficiency! Upon completing 80% of the Web System Administration Foundations Learning Path, you'll receive an exclusive OffSec badge signifying:

Secure UNIX administration proficiency: Demonstrate your expertise in securing UNIX system
Industry recognition: Adds a valuable OffSec credential to your skillset
Hands-on skill: Demonstrated ability to effectively implement Windows security measures and harden system attacks at the fundamental level