Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

Overview

Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is your full training to understand and use SELinux. SELinux is a valuable addition to the standard Linux security options that makes your Linux distribution secure. The course starts with the basics of SELinux and goes deeper into more advanced topics like SELinux and Multi-Level Security or (MLS) and Multi-Category Security (MCS) and managing SELinux with Ansible. It also has in-depth coverage about SELinux in containerized environments. It has labs throughout so you can see SELinux in real time and practice as you learn. This course is also a full resource for learners who want to thoroughly understand SELinux while preparing for any Red Hat Enterprise Linux related exam, as well as application developers and administrators who want to over the highest possible level of security by using SELinux.

Syllabus

SELinux Fundamentals

In this module, you’ll explore SELinux fundamentals. You’ll begin by understanding mandatory access control, then move on to enabling SELinux. Next, you’ll discover how to interpret and manage context labels. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Booleans within SELinux.

Analyzing SELinux

In this module, you’ll learn how to analyze SELinux by troubleshooting issues and examining booleans and rules.

Using Custom Applications with SELinux

In this module, you’ll work with SELinux modules and discover how to make any application compatible with SELinux.

Military Grade Security with SELinux users and MLS

In this module, you’ll explore the strongest protection and security features that SELinux offers—so robust that they’re rumored to be used by military organizations worldwide. You’ll learn about SELinux users, how to manage multi-level security, and how to use multi-category security.