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SANS GSEC: Managing Software, System Services and Auditing |
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SANS GSEC: Managing Software, System Services and Auditing |
| Course Status: | Released | Courseware Features |
| Course Language: | English | |
| Course Duration: | 3 Hours | |
| Deployment Options: | Online, Interactive CDs, Network, | SANS-GIAC Complete Curriculum |
Audience |
| Any individual with technical security responsibilities, including system/network administrators and security officers/administrators; managers or technical staff who wish to demonstrate a technical understanding of a broad range of security-related issues and technologies. SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification |
Prerequisites |
| A basic knowledge of networking internetworking concepts and associated hardware |
Course Aim |
| This learning path addresses the topics and concepts that learners need to know in order to obtain SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification. GIAC Certification provides an independent method of assuring that security professionals meet a minimum standard of technical competency. The path uses text and graphics, interactive exercises, and simulations to aid the learner in gaining the skills and knowledge necessary for certification. This learning path teaches the student to successfully implement networked security infrastructures that comply with best practices and will prepare students for the GSEC exam. |
Learning Objectives |
| To introduce utilities and processes for managing software and auditing systems |
Topics Covered |
| Security logs and auditing Security logs Filtering, storing, and managing log files Audit assessment reports and compliance Enabling and using a security log file Additional utilities to complement auditing Managing software and system services Patch and software management in UNIX systems Linux package management Security issues and boot services Security issues and the boot process Security issues and nonessential services Shutting down services |