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CIS 235 - Advanced Topics in Linux/Unix Security

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods
Overview of Linux security topics for Linux administrators.  Topics include securely configuring services, encryption, and managing/assessing system security.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 119  and CIS 225  
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC Options requirement; Meets CTE - Options requirement

Button linking to AZ Transfer course equivalency guide  

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Discover system vulnerabilities.
  2. Securely configure services.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of encryption
  4. Manage and assess system security
Outline:
  1. Background Review    
    1. The Unix philosophy
    2. Linux users and permissions 
    3. File system concepts
    4. Security concepts
  2. Services
    1. Managing
    2. Securing
    3. Processes and port association
  3. Encryption
    1. Types
    2. Usage
  4. Discovering Vulnerabilities    
    1. Port scanning
    2. Software versioning   
  5. Vulnerability Mitigation    
    1. Firewall 
    2. Update management
    3. Secure protocols
    4. System hardening
  6. Intrusion Detection    
    1. Log files
    2. Network intrusion detection systems
    3. File modification tracking   

Effective Term:
Fall 2023