Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity P2 – Session 2

GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management - Cairo, Egypt

Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking 🐧🔐Already started your Linux journey and ready to go deeper?This se...

Jan 28, 6:30 – 8:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Linux Essentials for Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking 🐧🔐

Already started your Linux journey and ready to go deeper?
This session is designed for students and beginners in Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing who want to move beyond basic commands and understand how Linux actually works under the hood — the way attackers and defenders use it.

We focus on real-world Linux skills that are used daily in security labs, CTFs, and penetration testing environments.

🔧 Hands-on Linux System Skills

We’ll work directly in the terminal, building confidence through practical examples and security-oriented use cases.

In this session, you will learn:

👤 Users and Groups Management

Understand how Linux handles users and groups, why privilege separation matters, and how misconfigurations can lead to security issues.
Learn essential commands used to manage users, groups, and permissions safely.

🗂️ Linux File Hierarchy (FHS) Explained

What do /etc, /bin, /usr, /var, /home, and /root really do?
You’ll understand how Linux organizes files, where configurations live, and why attackers and admins care about specific directories.

🔐 File Ownership & Permissions

One of the most critical Linux security concepts.
Learn how read, write, and execute permissions work, how ownership affects access, and how improper permissions can be exploited.

🌐 Connecting to Remote Servers

Learn how Linux systems communicate remotely using tools like SSH.
Understand secure remote access, key-based authentication, and how penetration testers interact with remote targets.

🧠 Introduction to Shell Scripting

Automate tasks like a real Linux power user.
Learn the basics of shell scripts, why they’re heavily used in security, and how scripts can save time during assessments and labs.

💻 Perfect for cybersecurity students, CTF players, and ethical hacking beginners
📍 Online Session
🛠️ Hands-on & practical — not just theory

Join us to strengthen your Linux fundamentals, think like a security professional, and level up your skills for Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing 🚀🐧

Speaker

  • Hazem Hassan

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    How to Start Your Cybersecurity Journey

Organizers

  • Eman Mekkawy

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Mentor

  • Ziad Karem

    Organizer

  • mahmoud Abdelhalem

    Co-Lead

  • Mohamed Sayed kamel

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Head Technical Team

  • Hazem Hassan

    GDG on Campus Cairo Higher Institute for Engineering, Computer Science and Management

    Head Technical Team

  • Jolie Samy

    Head Merketing

  • amr khaled

    Head HR Team

  • Fatma Hossam

    Head Media

  • ziad ayman

    Vice HR Team

  • امير سامي

    Head PR Team

  • mohamed abdo

    HR Team

  • Mariam Abd El-Rahman

    HR Team

  • Abrar Ahmed

    PR Team

  • Monica Farag

    PR Team

  • Jana Eslam

    PR Team

  • Shahd Hany

    PR Team

  • Tony Maged badea

    PR Team

  • Shahd Elwakeel

    CHI Institute

    Marketing Team

  • Malak Emad

    Content Team

  • Nada Mohamed

    Content Team

  • Hanan Mohamed

    Graphic Design Team

  • Melad Hani

    Technical Team

  • osaifos Saif

    Technical Team

  • Ahmed Elkstawy

    Technical Team

  • amr khaled

    Technical Team