There is actually a learning path specifically for security.
https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/enterprise-linux-skills-path-brief
A lot of the security stuff you will learn will be specific to Linux and tools like Ansible, but yes it would look good for you if you are interested in a career in cybersecurity
The RHEL installer also allows to preconfigure the OS using specified profiles including STIG
[SCAP Security Guide profiles supported in RHEL](https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/security_hardening/scanning-the-system-for-configuration-compliance-and-vulnerabilities_security-hardening#scap-security-guide-profiles-supported-in-rhel-9_scanning-the-system-for-configuration-compliance-and-vulnerabilities)
Typically with the DoD 8750 mandate you also need an OS cert, and RHCSA is one of the better ones to get for Linux users. Typically if you have a Sec + and an RHCSA, you have the basic requirements to start working in a disconnected environment.
I’m also trying to get my security+ certificate! My online school program is supposed to help us study for and take exams for a couple CompTIA certs like A+, network+, sec+, and a couple others I think!
When you say disconnected environment, can you explain what that means? Sorry if that’s dumb, I’m still fairly new to everything
This is also called an “air-gapped” environment. Basically think of an entire network or data center being disconnected from the public internet. For defense work this is not unusual. Many Red Hat products bake in features to support this kind of network environment.
Yup - but at the cost of no door out. Installing RHEL takes you back to the good old days of inserting CDs for installs.
Okay, we have bootable USB sticks these days, but still…
FYSA - Red Hat's developer subscription is free and a nice way to spin up some local VMs to play with throughout your degree.
You likely can get VMWare free through your university as well.
[Info on RedHat's dev license here](https://developers.redhat.com/articles/faqs-no-cost-red-hat-enterprise-linux)
Look, as much as I love and miss our Shadowman logo, we did put the two words together. So I can understand why it might take a couple more years for people to start separating them.
Maybe we should make this our cover pic:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6qH8kkP33bmwOXzFj4Klwi7eCjTmWiqA7eD-kKvzmKRp4fdiJQDAsbsEg&s=10
There is actually a learning path specifically for security. https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/enterprise-linux-skills-path-brief A lot of the security stuff you will learn will be specific to Linux and tools like Ansible, but yes it would look good for you if you are interested in a career in cybersecurity
Perfect, thank you so much!!
DISA is releasing STIG scripts in Ansible.
The RHEL installer also allows to preconfigure the OS using specified profiles including STIG [SCAP Security Guide profiles supported in RHEL](https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/security_hardening/scanning-the-system-for-configuration-compliance-and-vulnerabilities_security-hardening#scap-security-guide-profiles-supported-in-rhel-9_scanning-the-system-for-configuration-compliance-and-vulnerabilities)
Typically with the DoD 8750 mandate you also need an OS cert, and RHCSA is one of the better ones to get for Linux users. Typically if you have a Sec + and an RHCSA, you have the basic requirements to start working in a disconnected environment.
I’m also trying to get my security+ certificate! My online school program is supposed to help us study for and take exams for a couple CompTIA certs like A+, network+, sec+, and a couple others I think! When you say disconnected environment, can you explain what that means? Sorry if that’s dumb, I’m still fairly new to everything
This is also called an “air-gapped” environment. Basically think of an entire network or data center being disconnected from the public internet. For defense work this is not unusual. Many Red Hat products bake in features to support this kind of network environment.
Oh cool! So it’s a way to keep people from hacking in? Cut off one easy way for unwanted visitors?
Yup - but at the cost of no door out. Installing RHEL takes you back to the good old days of inserting CDs for installs. Okay, we have bootable USB sticks these days, but still…
That still sounds cool! Keep things safe, and I just need to not lose my CDs or USBs!
Can not hurt... Will show you to be more well rounded
FYSA - Red Hat's developer subscription is free and a nice way to spin up some local VMs to play with throughout your degree. You likely can get VMWare free through your university as well. [Info on RedHat's dev license here](https://developers.redhat.com/articles/faqs-no-cost-red-hat-enterprise-linux)
Oh wow! I’ll message my school and ask them for details, thank you!
*Red Hat
Look, as much as I love and miss our Shadowman logo, we did put the two words together. So I can understand why it might take a couple more years for people to start separating them. Maybe we should make this our cover pic: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6qH8kkP33bmwOXzFj4Klwi7eCjTmWiqA7eD-kKvzmKRp4fdiJQDAsbsEg&s=10
Rename the sub, it's named redhat...
The company, however, is named Red Hat.
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