Objective:

Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of Linux fundamentals and advanced commands.

Topics Discussed:

options/flags
df
Superuser
sudo
processes
Searching
grep
uname
chown/chmod
top
syslog
logger

Resources:

• See PowerPoint presentations: Lab – Linux 102

Assignment:

1. Read the Lab – Linux 102 to review advanced Linux commands within the Linux operating system.
2. Use the Terminal app in your Kali Linux virtual environment in the CYBER.ORG Cyber Range to follow along with the presentation, and practice or test the commands as you read about them.
3. The Lab – Linux 102 presentation will introduce advanced options and flags, searching for text strings using find and grep, changing file ownership and permissions, and gaining “super user” privileges with the sudo command, among other topics.
4. We will work on this Lab today and tomorrow, and will conclude with a final Linux activity on Wednesday that will be due on Friday.
5. As proof of completion of the Linux 102 Lab, upload a screenshot of the custom log commands you created on the syslog (On Your Own) slide, as verified by displaying the last 10 lines of the syslog (demonstrated in the presentation).

Assigned: August 28th, 2023
Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 29th, 2023