LPIC-3: Security

Coming soon. Course preview.

Deepen Linux security across hosts, networks and access controls.

303-300 Version 3.0

Before you begin

No lower-level exam gate to sit. Award requires active LPIC-2 and this specialty exam; other LPIC-3 specialties are independent.

Planned course outline

1. Cryptographic systems

   • PKI and certificates
   • Signing and authentication
   • Encrypted storage
   • DNS cryptography

2. Host protection

   • Hardening
   • Intrusion detection
   • Resource limits

3. Access policies

   • Discretionary permissions
   • Mandatory access controls

4. Network defense

   • Network hardening and detection
   • Packet filtering
   • VPNs

5. Assess weaknesses

   • Threats and vulnerabilities
   • Authorized penetration testing

Lessons and labs are not available yet. This preview describes planned coverage.

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