Mastering Linux PAM Online Course

Mastering Linux PAM Online Course

This course introduces Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM), a key tool that bridges Linux applications with native authentication systems. PAM enables system administrators to integrate various authentication mechanisms without modifying service code. The course is divided into three sections: an overview of the course, installing VirtualBox and setting up CentOS 7 & 8, and a detailed study of Linux PAM security. You’ll learn about PAM configuration files, module interfaces, control flags, PAM-aware services, and stacks, ultimately gaining the skills to understand and configure PAM effectively.

Who should take this Course 

This course is perfect for Linux administrators, IT professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of system authentication. It is also ideal for developers and engineers responsible for integrating applications with secure authentication mechanisms. Beginners with basic Linux knowledge can benefit by gaining hands-on experience with VirtualBox, CentOS, and PAM configuration. Anyone looking to strengthen system security, troubleshoot authentication issues, and enhance their Linux administration skills will find this course highly valuable.

What you will learn

• Installation of VirtualBox and CentOS
• Learn about the module interface column in PAM file
• Learn about the control flags column in PAM
• Learn about the module column in PAM file
• Learn the importance of PAM and its necessity
• Learn account access through PAM

Course Outline

Introduction

• Linux PAM Administration - Introduction
• Course overview

Lab Setup

• Download and Install VirtualBox
• Creating First Virtual Machine
• Linux Installation
• Linux CentOS Installation

Working with Linux PAM security

• What is PAM
• The Importance of PAM
• PAM File Configuration Format
• The PAM File Configuration - Module Interface
• Account Access Through PAM
• PAM Configuration File – Control Flags
• PAM Configuration File - Modules
• PAM Aware Services and Stacks