Opleiding: Foundation Linux Security for Audit and Compliance

A practical introduction to Linux security concepts for auditors, compliance professionals, and risk practitioners who need to evaluate Linux-based systems with confidence. This course demystifies the operating system that powers much of today's cloud and server infrastructure, giving non-administrators the knowledge required to review controls, interpret evidence, and engage meaningfully with technical teams.
Participants will explore the Linux file system, user and group management, permissions, authentication mechanisms, and privilege escalation through sudo. The course also covers key security topics such as SSH hardening, patch management, logging with syslog and journald, auditd, firewall configuration, and common hardening benchmarks like CIS and STIG, along with how these controls map to frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST. By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate basic Linux environments, understand typical security configurations, identify common weaknesses, and request and interpret the right evidence during audits and compliance reviews. Who it's for: Internal and external auditors, GRC professionals, compliance analysts, and risk managers who need a solid grounding in Linux security fundamentals without a deep technical background. Format: Short, self-paced modules with practical examples, command walkthroughs, and a closing knowledge check.