Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Linux Encryption


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Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
An important part of a Linux security strategy is to secure data at rest and in transit using encryption. This course covers the use of SSH, port tunnels (including X11 tunnels) and GnuPG. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for CompTIA Linux+ exam LX0-102 and Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 Junior Level Administrator exam 102.

Target Audience
Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Linux in the enterprise; individuals seeking internationally recognized, distribution-neutral Linux certification.

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Junior Level LPIC-1 Exam 102: Linux Encryption

  • describe the characteristics of Secure Shell
  • recognize the characteristics of the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file
  • run an SSH session
  • configure port tunneling
  • export and import keys
  • encrypt files using GnuPG
  • decrypt files using GnuPG
  • use Linux's encryption features to secure data
  • Course Number:
    lu_lklp_a08_it_enus