Technical Workshop Series:

Linux FIREWALL Configuration Workshop (WS-FWALL)

Linux FIREWALL Configuration is an Eight-hour workshop that enables participants to install, configure and use a Firewall in Linux environment confidently. Participants will gain the necessary practical experience to get optimal value from Red Hat Linux “iptables” software.

Target Audience

Those who want to install, configure, and use a Firewall in Linux environment.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating system with a basic understanding of network and security concepts.

 

Topics

 

·         Iptables.

·         Packet Filtering.

·         Differences between iptables and ipchains.

·         Tables.

·         Structure.

·         Commands

·         Parameters.

·         Match Options.TCP Protocol.

·         UDP Protocol.

·         ICMP Protocol.

 

 

·         Modules with Additional Match Options.

·         Target Options.

·         Listing Options.

·         Storing iptables Information.

·         Additional Resources.

·         Installed Documentation.

·         Useful Websites.

·         Example scripts code-base.

·         Example rc.firewall script.

 

Related Workshops:

 

1.      Apache HTTP & Secure Server.

2.      Linux DNS & DHCP Configuration.

3.      Linux Samba & Printer Configuration.

4.      Linux Sendmail Configuration.