This practical, instructor-led course builds your capability in securing Red Hat Linux systems. Designed for experienced administrators, it delivers critical, job-ready knowledge for managing risk, meeting compliance demands, and strengthening enterprise-wide system security.
Red Hat System Security
Expand your expertise in Red Hat system security
Gain advanced security knowledge on this four-day, interactive course. Explore Red Hat Linux security techniques, compliance tools, and hardening strategies to strengthen your systems and respond to threats with confidence.
Learning objectives
- Secure and manage user environments effectively
- Configure and interpret Linux audit and log files
- Work confidently with SELinux and custom modules
- Set up and manage the Red Hat firewall
- Harden SSH and secure application-level access
- Deploy and maintain intrusion detection tools
- Create, sign and manage secure RPM packages
- Apply and manage Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)
- Configure sudo access and enforce login restrictions
- Strengthen Linux filesystems with encryption and access controls
What you’ll learn
Learn to secure Red Hat Linux systems with practical tools and techniques. This course covers user access control, SELinux configuration, firewall management, PAM, logging, and intrusion detection - equipping you with the skills to protect and harden enterprise environments.
Introduction to Linux security
Begin by exploring the core principles of Linux system security. You’ll examine native tools and controls, understand how attacks typically occur, and learn how to assess the overall security posture of your environment. The course also introduces key industry standards like STIGs, providing a strong foundation for the advanced topics that follow.
User environment security
Learn how to build a secure user environment by managing account settings, setting appropriate file permissions, and protecting command histories. You’ll also explore how to prevent unauthorised activity by restricting script execution and tightening access controls - helping you safeguard your systems against internal misuse and configuration vulnerabilities.
Firewall and SSH security
Gain practical experience in securing network access using the Red Hat firewall. You’ll learn to configure services, ports, and zones, and apply Rich Rules for more refined control. The course also covers SSH hardening, including secure authentication methods, encryption of host data, and the use of certificates for secure remote access.
What’s included
- Four days of hands-on training
- Live virtual classroom access with an expert trainer
- Comprehensive digital course materials
- Realistic lab exercises
Key facts
Ideal for
System administrators seeking to enhance Red Hat Linux system security and ensure compliance.
Prerequisites
You should have enterprise-level Linux system administration experience or have completed the Red Hat 9 System Administration - Part 1 course.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This course offers hands-on training in Red Hat Linux system security, focusing on techniques for safeguarding enterprise environments. You'll cover key areas including authentication, auditing, intrusion detection, and data protection using trusted open-source tools and configurations.
Why choose this Red Hat System Security course?
Unlike general Red Hat admin courses, this programme focuses specifically on real-world Linux security. Delivered live by expert instructors, it combines deep technical knowledge with live lab work in a structured environment. You’ll gain helpful tools you can apply immediately –all through StayAhead’s trusted, learner-focused training experience.
How is this course different from the Red Hat 9 System Administration courses?
Our Red Hat 9 System Administration courses focus on broad operational tasks. This course is tailored exclusively to security topics, going deeper into hardening techniques, forensic monitoring, and protection mechanisms that are only briefly touched upon in other courses.
What makes StayAhead’s course delivery different?
StayAhead courses are delivered by experienced professionals who’ve previously worked in the field. They bring the content to life by relating it to real-world scenarios and adapting explanations to suit learner needs as questions arise. Combined with interactive live labs and post-course support, our learning format ensures you leave with skills you can apply from day one.
Does this course help meet compliance requirements?
The course addresses security best practices and introduces standards such as STIGs. You’ll learn how to configure auditing, logging, and access controls in ways that support compliance efforts — helping your organisation align more closely with recognised frameworks and regulatory expectations.
What our customers say
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course, very informative and a good balance between instruction and practical work.”
Megan - Transport
“The training was absolutely fantastic. Hats off to the trainer John.”
Jomon - Senior Specialist Engineer - Government
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