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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | + | The description of the entire [[LPIC-3]] program is listed [[LPIC-3|here]]. | |
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==Version Information== | ==Version Information== | ||
| − | These objectives are version 1.0.0. | + | |
| + | These objectives are version 1.0.0. | ||
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| + | The version [[LPIC-303 Objectives V2|2.x objectives]] can be found [[LPIC-303 Objectives V2|here]]. | ||
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==Translations of Objectives== | ==Translations of Objectives== | ||
The following translations of the objectives are available on this wiki: | The following translations of the objectives are available on this wiki: | ||
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| style="background:#dadada; padding-right:1em" | '''Description''' | | style="background:#dadada; padding-right:1em" | '''Description''' | ||
| − | | style="background:#eaeaea" | Candidates should know how to use GPG. This includes key generation, signing and publishing to | + | | style="background:#eaeaea" | Candidates should know how to use GPG. This includes key generation, signing and publishing to key servers. Managing multiple private keys and IDs is also included. |
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'''Key Knowledge Areas:''' | '''Key Knowledge Areas:''' | ||
| − | * GPG | + | * GPG encryption and signing |
* private/public key management | * private/public key management | ||
* GPG key servers | * GPG key servers | ||
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* ~/.gnupg/ | * ~/.gnupg/ | ||
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====<span style="color:navy">320.3 Encrypted Filesystems</span>==== | ====<span style="color:navy">320.3 Encrypted Filesystems</span>==== | ||
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'''The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:''' | '''The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:''' | ||
* SSL/TLS | * SSL/TLS | ||
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====<span style="color:navy">322.5 OpenSSH</span>==== | ====<span style="color:navy">322.5 OpenSSH</span>==== | ||
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| + | ==Other Comments for consideration== | ||
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| + | Secure development, hardening | ||
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| + | As examples, following items are not in the current objectives: | ||
| + | |||
| + | 1) Related to Wireless LAN: | ||
| + | |||
| + | (Note: It’s not only for Linux though, it is necessary to consider because | ||
| + | |||
| + | there are many points to be taken care for configuration in terms of security | ||
| + | |||
| + | measure.) | ||
| + | |||
| + | 2) Related to IPv6: | ||
| + | |||
| + | Not only IPv4, but also IPv6 should be considered. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 3) Security features in Linux: | ||
| + | |||
| + | For example, ASLR and Exec-Shield (ASCII Armor) should be considered, | ||
| + | |||
| + | because it causes security level lower if those are disabled. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 4) Related to Forensics: | ||
| + | |||
| + | In the survey of malware’s behavior, Sleuth Kit would be used to analyze | ||
| + | |||
| + | the hard disk on Linux machine. Also in some cases, LVM commands would be | ||
| + | |||
| + | used to restore the disk which became un-mountable. | ||
| + | |||
| + | So that this area should be learned. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 5) Database (RDB, NoSQL) security: | ||
| + | |||
| + | Because Application Security (bind, apache, etc.) is covered now, this item | ||
| + | |||
| + | would be nice to cover. And this item is listed in the CIF, security contest | ||
| + | |||
| + | almost every time. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Also the counter-measure in server side is necessary. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 6) Related to OpenFlow: | ||
| + | |||
| + | There are several points to be considered in terms of security measure about | ||
| + | |||
| + | the configuration of OpenFlow. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 7) RADIUS | ||
| + | |||
| + | This was covered in 301 though, this is not covered now. | ||
| + | |||
| + | This should be covered. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 8) DNS | ||
| + | |||
| + | More DNSSEC and DANE. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:57, 3 May 2019
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Version Information
- 3 Translations of Objectives
- 4 Objectives
- 5 Future consideration not part of current exam
- 6 Other Comments for consideration
Introduction
The description of the entire LPIC-3 program is listed here.
Version Information
These objectives are version 1.0.0.
The version 2.x objectives can be found here.
Translations of Objectives
The following translations of the objectives are available on this wiki:
Objectives
Topic 320: Cryptography
320.1 OpenSSL
| Weight | 4 |
| Description | Candidates should know how to configure and use OpenSSL. This includes creating your own Certificate Authority and issues SSL certificates for various applications. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- certificate generation
- key generation
- SSL/TLS client and server tests
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- openssl
- RSA, DH and DSA
- SSL
- X.509
- CSR
- CRL
320.2 Advanced GPG
| Weight | 4 |
| Description | Candidates should know how to use GPG. This includes key generation, signing and publishing to key servers. Managing multiple private keys and IDs is also included. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- GPG encryption and signing
- private/public key management
- GPG key servers
- GPG configuration
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- gpg
- gpgv
- gpg-agent
- ~/.gnupg/
320.3 Encrypted Filesystems
| Weight | 3 |
| Description | Candidates should be able to setup and configure encrypted filesystems. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- LUKS
- dm-crypt and awareness of CBC, ESSIV, LRW and XTS modes
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- dm-crypt
- cryptmount
- cryptsetup
Topic 321: Access Control
321.1 Host Based Access Control
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with basic host based access control such as nsswitch configuration, PAM and password cracking. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- PAM and PAM configuration files
- password cracking
- nsswitch
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- nsswitch.conf
- john
321.2 Extended Attributes and ACLs
| Weight | 5 |
| Description | Candidates are required to understand and know how to use Extended Attributes and Access Control Lists. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- ACLs
- EAs and attribute classes
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- getfacl
- setfacl
- getfattr
- setfattr
321.3 SELinux
| Weight | 6 |
| Description | Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of SELinux. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- SELinux configuration and command line tools
- TE, RBAC, MAC and DAC concepts and use
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- fixfiles/setfiles
- newrole
- setenforce/getenforce
- selinuxenabled
- semanage
- sestatus
- /etc/selinux/
- /etc/selinux.d/
321.4 Other Mandatory Access Control Systems
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with other Mandatory Access Control systems for Linux. This includes major features of these systems but not configuration and use. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- SMACK
- AppArmor
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- SMACK
- AppArmor
Topic 322: Application Security
322.1 BIND/DNS
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of BIND DNS services. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- BIND v9
- BIND vulnerabilities
- chroot environments
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- TSIG
- BIND ACLs
- named-checkconf
322.2 Mail Services
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of Postfix mail services. Awareness of security issues in Sendmail is also required but not configuration. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Postfix security centric configuration
- securing Sendmail
- chroot environments
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /etc/postfix/
- TLS
322.3 Apache/HTTP/HTTPS
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of Apache web services. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Apache v1 and v2 security centric configuration
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- SSL
- .htaccess
- Basic Authentication
- htpasswd
- AllowOverride
322.4 FTP
| Weight | 1 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of Pure-FTPd and vsftpd FTP services. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Pure-FTPd configuration and important command line options
- vsftpd configuration
- chroot environments
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- SSL/TLS
- vsftpd.conf
322.5 OpenSSH
| Weight | 3 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of OpenSSH SSH services. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- OpenSSH configuration and command line tools
- OpenSSH key management and access control
- Awareness of SSH protocol v1 and v2 security issues
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /etc/ssh/
- ~/.ssh/
- ssh-keygen
- ssh-agent
- ssh-vulnkey
322.6 NFSv4
| Weight | 1 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of NFSv4 NFS services. Earlier versions of NFS are not required knowledge. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- NFSv4 security improvements, issues and use
- NFSv4 pseudo file system
- NFSv4 security mechanisms (LIPKEY, SPKM, Kerberos)
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- NFSv4 ACLs
- nfs4acl
- RPCSEC_GSS
- /etc/exports
322.7 Syslog
| Weight | 1 |
| Description | Candidates should have experience and knowledge of security issues in use and configuration of syslog services. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- syslog security issues
- chroot environments
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- remote syslog servers
Topic 323: Operations Security
323.1 Host Configuration Management
| Weight | 2 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use of RCS and Puppet for host configuration management. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- RCS
- Puppet
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- RCS
- ci/co
- rcsdiff
- puppet
- puppetd
- puppetmasterd
- /etc/puppet/
Topic 324: Network Security
324.1 Intrusion Detection
| Weight | 4 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use and configuration of intrusion detection software. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Snort configuration, rules and use
- Tripwire configuration, policies and use
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- snort
- snort-stat
- /etc/snort/
- tripwire
- twadmin
- /etc/tripwire/
324.2 Network Security Scanning
| Weight | 5 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use and configuration of network security scanning tools. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Nessus configuration, NASL and use
- Wireshark filters and use
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- nmap
- wireshark
- tshark
- tcpdump
- nessus
- nessus-adduser/nessus-rmuser
- nessusd
- nessus-mkcert
- /etc/nessus
324.3 Network Monitoring
| Weight | 3 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use and configuration of network monitoring tools. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Nagios configuration and use
- ntop
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- ntop
- nagios
- nagiostats
- nagios.cfg and other configuration files
324.4 netfilter/iptables
| Weight | 5 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use and configuration of iptables. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Iptables packet filtering and network address translation
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- iptables
- iptables-save/iptables-restore
324.5 OpenVPN
| Weight | 3 |
| Description | Candidates should be familiar with the use of OpenVPN. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- OpenVPN configuration and use
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- /etc/openvpn/
- openvpn server and client
Future consideration not part of current exam
Topic 390: FreeIPA and Kerberos
390.1 Deploying Kerberos (weight: 2)
|
Weight |
2 |
|
Description |
Candidates should be familiar with deploying a Kerberos on a single domain. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Key Distribution Centre
- Principals
- Tickets
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- kinit
- krb5.conf
- krb5kdc/kdc.conf
- kdb5_util
- rb5kdc/kadm5.acl
- klist
- kadmin, kadmin.local
390.2 FreeIPA Installation (weight: 2)
|
Weight |
2 |
|
Description |
Candidates should be familiar with FreeIPA v3.x installation process of creating a server instance. Knowledge of the components used by FreeIPA. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- System and configuration prerequisites for installing FreeIPA
- FreeIPA Components: LDAP, Kerberos, PKI, DNS, Certmonger
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- ipa-server-install and options
- ipa
390.3 Integrating FreeIPA with Samba (weight: 2)
|
Weight |
2 |
|
Description |
Candidates should be able to integrate with Samba for group management, Kerberized CIFS and as an AD DC with FreeIPA. |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- Cross-realm trusts
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- ipa trust-add-ad
- ipa config-mod
- net
- ldapadd
390.4 System Security Services Daemon (weight: 2)
|
Weight |
2 |
|
Description |
Candidates should be able to configure and use SSSD manage access to remote directories and authentication mechanisms |
Key Knowledge Areas:
- SSSD daemon and command line tools
- Configuring NSS and PAM for use with SSSD
- Authenticate against a local, LDAP and Kerberos domain
The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
- SSSD
- sss_* commands
- sssd.conf
- nsswitch.conf
Other Comments for consideration
Secure development, hardening
As examples, following items are not in the current objectives:
1) Related to Wireless LAN:
(Note: It’s not only for Linux though, it is necessary to consider because
there are many points to be taken care for configuration in terms of security
measure.)
2) Related to IPv6:
Not only IPv4, but also IPv6 should be considered.
3) Security features in Linux:
For example, ASLR and Exec-Shield (ASCII Armor) should be considered,
because it causes security level lower if those are disabled.
4) Related to Forensics:
In the survey of malware’s behavior, Sleuth Kit would be used to analyze
the hard disk on Linux machine. Also in some cases, LVM commands would be
used to restore the disk which became un-mountable.
So that this area should be learned.
5) Database (RDB, NoSQL) security:
Because Application Security (bind, apache, etc.) is covered now, this item
would be nice to cover. And this item is listed in the CIF, security contest
almost every time.
Also the counter-measure in server side is necessary.
6) Related to OpenFlow:
There are several points to be considered in terms of security measure about
the configuration of OpenFlow.
7) RADIUS
This was covered in 301 though, this is not covered now.
This should be covered.
8) DNS
More DNSSEC and DANE.
