Course Length:

5 Days

Course Description:

RHS429 introduces advanced system administrators, security administrators, and applications programmers to SE Linux policy writing. Participants in this course will learn how SE Linux works; how to manage SE Linux; and how to write an SE Linux policy. This class culminates in a major project to scope out and then write policies for previously unprotected services.

Who Should Attend:

RHS429 is designed for computer security specialists and other system administrators responsible for setting and implementing security policies on a Linux computer. Applications programmers also may consider taking the course to understand how to provide a set of SE Linux policies for third party applications. Participants need not have in depth knowledge of SE Linux, but should have a basic understanding of the SE Linux security layer. For example, SE Linux information as taught in RH133 or RH300 is sufficient.

Benefits of Attendance:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand how SE Linux operates within the Red Hat targeted policy.
• Understand how policies are written, compiled, and debugged.
• Create a set of policies from scratch for a previously unprotected service.
• Analyze the service, determining its security needs.
• Design and implement a set of policies.
• Test and fix the policies.
• Document the service's new policies so that others can effectively administer the service.

Prerequisites:

RHS429 requires RHCE-level skills. Prerequisite skills can be shown by passing the RHCE Exam in either RH302 or RH300, or by taking RH253 or by possessing comparable skills and knowledge.

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