Network Security on an Ubuntu Linux Server
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- Duration: 9 hours
- Last Update: September 8, 2025
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Network Security on an Ubuntu Linux Server
Overview
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to securing an Ubuntu Linux server, focusing on fundamental network security principles and practical techniques. You will explore how to protect server infrastructure from cyber threats, configure firewalls, manage access controls, and implement essential security measures to safeguard data and services.
Essentials of Course
Delve into core topics such as configuring Secure Shell (SSH), setting up firewalls with UFW and iptables, monitoring network traffic, managing user permissions, and applying updates and patches to maintain a secure Ubuntu environment. The course balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills tailored to real-world server security challenges.
Why Course Matters
With cyberattacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, securing your Ubuntu Linux server is critical to maintaining data integrity, privacy, and uptime. This course equips you with the skills necessary to defend against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains robust and resilient.
What You’ll Learn
- Basics of network security principles relevant to Linux servers
- How to configure firewall rules on Ubuntu using UFW and iptables
- Secure remote access techniques using SSH
- Monitoring and logging network activities for suspicious behavior
- Best practices for user and permission management on a Linux server
- Applying timely security updates and patches to reduce risks
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, developers, and anyone responsible for managing or securing Ubuntu Linux servers. Beginners looking to build foundational skills in network security will also find this course valuable.
Benefits of Taking This Course
By completing this course, you will gain the confidence and practical knowledge to implement effective network security measures on Ubuntu Linux servers. You’ll be better prepared to protect systems against cyber threats, improve system reliability, and enhance overall organizational security posture.
Enroll Today
Start securing your Ubuntu Linux server now and build critical network security skills that are in high demand. Take control of your server’s safety by enrolling in this essential course today.
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Course Curriculum
Module 1- Secure an Ubuntu Linux Server from Hackers Today!
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Secure an Ubuntu Linux Server from Hackers Today!
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Module 2- Choosing a server host and setup
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Choosing a server host and setup
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Module 3- Accessing the Ubuntu Linux server with putty
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Accessing the Ubuntu Linux server with putty
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Module 4- How to download Putty for Windows
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How to download Putty for Windows
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Module 5- Using a password manager like LastPass
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Using a password manager like LastPass
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Module 6- Changing the password with passwd
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Changing the password with passwd
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Module 7- Adding a new user with adduser
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Adding a new user with adduser
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Module 8- Signing in with the added user
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Signing in with the added user
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Module 9- Usermod to give the user sudo or root privileges
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Usermod to give the user sudo or root privileges
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Module 10- Verify sudo access on user
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Verify sudo access on user
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Module 11- Key basic Linux commands cd pwd and ls
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Key basic Linux commands cd pwd and ls
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Module 12- Updating with apt-get update
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Draft Lesson
00:00
Module 13- Installing nano text editor
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Installing nano text editor
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Module 14- Updating sshd_config with nano to PermitRootLogin no
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Updating sshd_config with nano to PermitRootLogin no
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Module 15- Changing the SSH port from 22 to another number
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Changing the SSH port from 22 to another number
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Module 16- Setting up RSA login by generating keys with puttygen
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Setting up RSA login by generating keys with puttygen
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Module 17- Disabling password logins and ipv6 listening
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Disabling password logins and ipv6 listening
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Module 18- Locked out of server and have to start over!
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Locked out of server and have to start over!
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Module 19- Back in with a fresh install!
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Back in with a fresh install!
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Module 20- Installing fail2ban to block IPs from repeated failed logins
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Installing fail2ban to block IPs from repeated failed logins
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Module 21- Install UFW or Uniform Fire Wall to block some DDOS attacks and hacking attempts
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Install UFW or Uniform Fire Wall to block some DDOS attacks and hacking attempts
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Module 22- Install and configure ntp to sync time
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Install and configure ntp to sync time
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Module 23- Thank you very much for watching this complete Ubuntu Linux server security setup tutorial
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Thank you very much for watching this complete Ubuntu Linux server security setup tutorial
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- Lifetime Access
- Duration: 9 hours
- Last Update: September 8, 2025
Looking to purchase at bulk for your team?
Please contact us with your team size and desired course titles at [email protected]
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