Foundations in Secure Systems Administration

This course will introduce the learner to the technical fundamentals of secure systems administration; that is, the secure installation, configuration, upkeep, and reliable operation of computing systems (especially multi-user systems, e.g., servers), both on-premises and in the cloud. The course also provides the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized cybersecurity fields (e.g., penetration testing, secure dev ops).

Course content:

1. Introduction to secure systems administration
2. Commands and command line utilities
3. File systems
4. Shells
5. Automation
6. Identity & access management (IdAM)
7. Network & server management
8. Systems security