L-245: Linux System Administration I

Course Overview:

In this course students will learn to install the Linux™ operating system, to administer users and software, to use vi, basic Linux security, process control, file system maintenance, backup and recovery, including some basic networking concepts. This course insures that students have the skills to configure all desktop and client side related activity.

Attendees to L-245: Linux System Administration I will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Linux operating system installation
  • Hardware Issues
  • LILO & GRUB Configuration
  • Managing the Linux file system
  • Boot Process
  • Customization of setup files
  • System Startup
  • Run Levels
  • Network Services
  • User Management
  • Changing Passwords
  • Monitoring, accessing & restricting root system access
  • Administration Tools
  • Disk Management
  • Quotas
  • Process Control
  • Installing & removing software & patches
  • Network Configuration
  • Client side components of NFS, Samba, NTP, NIS
  • Printing
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Using utilities for process control, locating files & automating maintenance tasks

Prerequisites:

  • Students should have an understanding of all basic UNIX commands as well as variable substitution, wild card expansion, command pipes, permissions, the grep  and find commands.
  • These prerequisites can be met through completion of TN-125: Introduction to UNIX & Linux and six month’s experience with Linux.

 

Comments

Latest comments from students

User: flores2015

Instructor comments: Very Good Instructor (Bill Peterson)

Facilities comments: Nice - Can't wait for your new facility.

Liked the class?  Then let everyone know!

cheddarcon-powershell-threat-hunting-registration

    After you press "Request Registration" near the bottom of this form, within 30 seconds, status will be provided at the bottom of the form, you will also be contacted by phone for credit card information.

    Tech Now is pleased to have the opportunity to provide you training for "Windows Security Automation and Threat Hunting with PowerShell” at CheddarCon 2018!

    Scroll down to see the course description.

    First Name*

    Last Name*

    Your Email*

    Your Organization*

    Phone*

    Questions:

    After you press "Request Registration" on this form, within 30 seconds, status will be provided at the bottom of the form, you will also be contacted by phone for credit card information.

    Windows Security Automation and Threat Hunting with PowerShell Seminar

    Location: 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

    Date: October 10, 2018 8:00am – 4:00pm

    Duration: 8 hours

    Audience: Cyber Security professionals and Windows administrators

    Attendees Environment: Laptops not required, but suggested to have better hands-on absorption of subject matter.

    Description:
    PowerShell is both a command-line shell and scripting language. Fight fires quickly using existing or custom PowerShell commands or scripts at the shell. PowerShell is made for Security Operations (SecOps) automation on Windows. This seminar does not require prior programming skills. The seminar focuses on PowerShell programming, giving a beginner skills to be productive in windows scripting to automate tasks and also remediate problems.

    Cyber Security is the objective of this seminar, and the PowerShell examples will demonstrate PowerShell capabilities that help lock down a Windows system and also report security status.

    Objectives:

    PowerShell Overview

    • Getting started running commands
    • Security cmdlets
    • Using and updating the built-in help
    • Execution policies
    • Fun tricks with the ISE graphical editor
    • Piping .NET and COM objects, not text
    • Using properties and methods of objects
    • Helping Linux admins feel more at home
    • Aliases, cmdlets, functions, modules, etc.

    PowerShell Utilities and Tips

    • Customizing your profile script
    • PowerShell remote command execution
    • Security setting across the network
    • File copy via PowerShell remoting
    • Capturing the output of commands
    • Parsing text files and logs with regex patterns
    • Parsing Security Logs
    • Searching remote event logs
    • Mounting the registry as a drive
    • Security settings in the Registry
    • Exporting data to CSV, HTML and JSON files
    • Running scripts as scheduled jobs
    • Continued Security Compliance
    • Pushing out scripts through Group Policy
    • Importing modules and dot-sourcing functions
    • http://www.PowerShellGallery.com

    PowerShell Scripting

    • PowerShell Scripting to implement Security Practices
    • Writing your own functions to automate security status and settings
    • Passing arguments into your scripts
    • Function parameters and returning output
    • Flow control: if-then, foreach, that make security decisions
    • How to pipe data in/out of your scripts for security compliance and reporting

    Attendees to this seminar, Windows Security Automation and Threat Hunting with PowerShell, will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.[/wr_text][/wr_column][/wr_row]

    CT-245: Linux+

    Course Overview:

    This course will provide students with proficiency in the everyday management of Linux based clients and basic management of server system. Students will learn the knowledge and tools necessary to manage Linux systems from the command line, as well as how to manage user administration, file permissions, software configurations, and Linux based clients, server systems and security.  Let us help you prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ exam (XK0-005).

    TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Linux+ curriculum.

    Attendees to CT-245: Linux+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    12/01/2025 - 12/05/2025
    08:00 -16:00     		CT-245: Linux+
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Perform basic Linux tasks
    • Manage users and groups
    • Manage permissions and ownership
    • Manage storage
    • Manage files and directories
    • Manage kernel modules
    • Manage the Linux boot process
    • Manage system components
    • Manage devices
    • Manage networking
    • Manage packages and software
    • Secure Linux systems
    • Write and execute Bash shell scripts
    • Automate tasks
    • Plan and perform a Linux installation

    Prerequisites:

     

    Comments

    Latest comments from students

    User: cwbrind

    Instructor comments: Great experience with Mr. Peterson, would recommend again. Highly knowledgable and approachable for any subject.

    Facilities comments: The Holiday Inn was a nice location for learning despite traffic around the area.

    Liked the class?  Then let everyone know!

    AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

     

    Course Overview:

    Gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain the security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools. The course covers scripting and automation, virtualization, and cloud N-tier architecture.

    After completing this course, students will be able to describe specialized data classifications on Azure, Identify Azure data protection mechanisms, Implement Azure data encryption methods, Secure internet protocols and how to implement them on Azure, Describe Azure security services and features.

    TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment.

    Attendees to AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Course Duration: 5 days

    Course Outline:

    • Identity and access
      • Configure Azure Active Directory for Azure workloads and subscriptions
      • Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
      • Configure security for an Azure subscription
    • Platform Protection
      • Understand cloud security
      • Build a network
      • Secure network
      • Implement host security
      • Implement platform security
      • Implement subscription security
    • Security Operations
      • Configure security services
      • Configure security policies by using Azure Security Center
      • Manage security alerts
      • Respond to and remediate security issues
      • Create security baselines
    • Data and Applications
      • Configure security policies to manage data
      • Configure security for data infrastructure
      • Configure encryption for data at rest
      • Understand application security
      • Implement security for application lifecycle
      • Secure applications
      • Configure and manage Azure Key Vault

    Prerequisites :

        • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
        • Students should have 1-2 years professional development experience and experience with Microsoft Azure.
        • Student must be able to program in an Azure Supported Language.

    Comments

    Latest comments from students

     

    Liked the class?  Then let everyone know!

    N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

    Course Overview:

    Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network.  TechNow students each get a Cisco Switch, Router, and an ASA.  The in the classrom hardware hands-on component of this course is a priority.  Using instructor-led discussions, extensive hands-on lab exercises, and supplemental materials, this course allows learners to understand common security concepts, and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure.  TechNow is an Authorized VUE testing partner and this course concludes with the student taking the 210-260 IINS Cisco Certification Exam.

    Duration: 5 days
    Audience:  Cisco Network Administrators.  This course is an excellent precursor to Palo Alto Network Firewall Training
    DoD 8140:  Not Mandated
    Course Prerequisites:  CCNA

    Course Objectives:

    • Describe common network security concepts
    • Secure routing and switching infrastructure
    • Deploy basic authentication, authorization and accounting services
    • Deploy basic firewalling services
    • Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
    • Describe the use of more advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management

    Attendees to N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Comments

    Latest comments from students

    Liked the class?  Then let everyone know!