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Scripting for Security with Bash

Bash is the GNU Project’s shell for command execution, scripting, and automation. This course will teach you how to use Bash and Linux commands for security management.

Keith Watson - Pluralsight course - Scripting for Security with Bash
by Keith Watson
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What you'll learn

Managing security operations on UNIX and Linux systems requires an understanding of command line tools. In this course, Scripting for Security with Bash, you’ll learn to use Bash and Linux commands to manage some common security tasks and understand how scripts can automate those tasks. First, you’ll explore managing file permissions. Next, you’ll discover how to create, modify, and delete users and groups. Finally, you’ll learn how to use SSH to interact with remote systems. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Bash and Linux commands needed to conduct basic security operations.

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Keith Watson - Pluralsight course - Scripting for Security with Bash
Keith Watson

Keith Watson is currently focused on assisting clients with their security needs as a Core Services Architect at Optiv Security and has been an active information security professional since 1997.

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