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Course Overview

SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely use & vital network protocol for ensuring secure remote administration and communication over unsecured networks. It offers robust password authentication, public key authentication, and encrypted data transmission, making it indispensable for managing systems and applications remotely for convenience, efficiency, and effectiveness. 

In this comprehensive course, you'll embark on a journey from understanding communication protocols and cryptography basics to mastering the intricacies of SSH administration and usage. You'll explore SSH components, architecture, and applications, set up virtual labs for hands-on experience, configure OpenSSH servers and clients, and implement advanced features like port forwarding, remote command execution, secure file transfers, and other cool tricks like SSH forward / reverse tunneling for you to navigate SSH like a Pro. 

Moreover, you'll delve into securing SSH against potential risks such as SSH vulnerabilities, Hacking SSH with RCE, etc. With all the security risks in mind, you will learn how to protect your and your organization’s SSH infrastructure employing tools like Fail2ban, SSH Firewall, and TCP Wrappers for enhanced security. By the end of the course, you'll possess the skills needed to configure, utilize, and secure SSH connections effectively.

What You Will Learn

  • Master the fundamentals of SSH protocols and encryption techniques for secure remote administration for yourself and your organizations.
  • Navigate SSH architecture and set up virtual labs for hands-on learning.
  • Learn to configure OpenSSH servers and clients effectively.
  • Unlock advanced SSH features like port forwarding
  • remote command execution
  • and secure file transfers.
  • Mitigate SSH risks and implement robust security measures for enhanced protection.
  • Optimize SSH performance for seamless remote administration.
  • Apply SSH skills to execute commands remotely
  • transfer files securely
  • and run graphical applications.
  • Receive guidance on further certification opportunities to validate your expertise
  • including EC-Council's Certified Network Defender (CND)

Program Curriculum

  • Communication Protocols and Cryptography Basics
  • Exploring Secure Shell (SSH)
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Understanding Components and Architecture
  • User Authentication Protocol and Connection Protocol
  • SSH Applications
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Pre-requisites for Lab Setup
  • Recommendations for SSH Lab Setup
  • Computer Virtualization and Lab Setup
  • Raspberry Pi SSH Server Setup
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Understanding OpenSSH
  • Configuring SSH Server
  • Configuring SSH Client
  • Password/Key-based Authentication
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • SSH Port Forward and Reverse Tunneling
  • Secure Data and Files Transfer
  • Running Graphical Applications via X11
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Understanding SSH Security Risks
  • Protecting SSH and Key Management
  • TC Wrappers for SSH
  • Chapter 6 Quiz
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Instructor

Samuel Ng

Samuel, passion fueled cybersecurity professional with leadership trained by Armed Forces, Captain. (Rtd) Samuel has extensive experience in all cybersecurity domains from both technical and management perspective with executive presence working alongside senior management in various corporate industries, government & military sectors. He brought value to organizations by orientating governance, controls, risks, and business strategies ultimately upholding the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) at highest standards to risk appetite accordingly. As a Malaysian Army veteran with master’s degree and multiple infosec-recognized certifications such as CREST CPSA, CREST CRT, CISSP, OSCP and etc., he is now contributing to various sectors in Hong Kong including banking and financial industries, cloud, IT infrastructures, virtual banks, crypto, digital assets, R&D etc. Samuel is an active member of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA): Hong Kong & Macau Chapter as Vice Chairman of Programs & Research, actively participating in various cybersecurity events as speaker, panelist, and moderator. Currently exercising his expertise in the realm of cryptocurrency and digital assets, making efforts to create value in every way possible with a never-stop-learning attitude.

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