Red Hat Certification

Retired - Red Hat Certified Specialist in Server Security and Hardening

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Note: This credential is no longer available.

An IT professional who is a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Server Security and Hardening has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to understand and apply standards-based best practices to secure Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® systems against unauthorized access.

Certification details

Skills

Prove your skills and knowledge

An IT professional who is a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Server Security and Hardening is capable of:

  • Configuring file systems and volumes for more restrictive security policies
  • Implementing additional user account security and identity management
  • Configuring enhanced, secure logging and audit capabilities
  • Identifying and performing appropriate package updates in response to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) and Red Hat Security Advisory (RHSA) reports

Audience

Is this certification right for you?

The following audiences may be interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Server Security and Hardening:

  • System administrators responsible for standards-compliant security on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
  • System administrators responsible for security on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems or who wish to harden systems beyond default configurations
  • RHCEs who wish to become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Red Hat suggests Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®)-based skills for those who wish to take the exam.

Exams

Test your skills and knowledge

Retired - EX413 - Red Hat Certified Specialist in Server Security and Hardening exam

An IT professional who passes this exam becomes a Red Hat Certified Specialist, which also counts toward becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).

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