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Linux Fundamentals

Master Linux, the go-to OS for cybersecurity professionals. Learn setup, basic commands, and file system navigation.

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

beginner

Published

January 6, 2024

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Course 6 - Linux Fundamentals

Course Overview

This course introduces Linux, the go-to operating system for cybersecurity professionals. You'll learn what Linux is, how to set it up, and the basic commands needed to navigate and use this powerful command-line interface.

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction - What is Linux and why use it for cybersecurity
  2. Lesson 2: Setting Up Linux - Installing VirtualBox and a Linux distribution
  3. Lesson 3: Basic Commands and Getting Help - Essential Linux commands and how to find help
  4. Lesson 4: Sudo & Privilege Escalation - Understanding permissions and the file system

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand what Linux is and its importance in cybersecurity
  • Set up a virtual Linux environment using VirtualBox
  • Navigate the Linux file system using basic commands
  • Learn how to get help with Linux commands
  • Understand file permissions and privilege escalation

Course Lessons

4 Lessons