Download Linux Secure Computing (Seccomp) course description (PDF)
Course code: M7D-SECCOMP01
Download Linux Secure Computing (Seccomp) course description (PDF)
This course provides a thorough introduction to the Linux secure computing (seccomp) facility, a mechanism that can used to sandbox applications by limiting the set of system calls that they may perform. Seccomp one of the components used in a range of modern applications, including container frameworks, sandboxing technologies, and systemd. Detailed presentations coupled with carefully designed practical exercises provide participants with an understanding of seccomp and the knowledge to build and troubleshoot applications that use seccomp.
If you are interested in this course, you might also be interested in the following longer courses which cover a number of related topics, including capabilities, namespaces, and control groups (cgroups):
The course employs a lecture+lab format.
The primary audience comprises designers, programmers, and systems administrators who are building, administering, or troubleshooting applications that employ seccomp.
In order to get the most out of the course, participants should have a knowledge of basic UNIX/Linux shell commands.
A significant part of the course is spent on practical exercises. The lab sessions also provide participants with the opportunity to obtain one-to-one assistance from the trainer on the course material and exercises.
Course participants receive course books that include all of the slides and exercises presented in the course.
The course book has been developed by the trainer, and is constantly updated based on ongoing changes in the Linux kernel, as well as practical teaching experience in courses. The course book is produced on demand for each course, in order to ensure that it is completely up to date with current Linux developments.
In addition to the course book, participants receive a copy of The Linux Programming Interface, in ebook form.
The following samples give some idea of the course content and style of the course materials:
For onsite and virtual onsite courses, please email training@man7.org regarding availability and pricing.
Currently, this course is scheduled only on demand or for on-site delivery. Inquire at training@man7.org if you are interested in scheduling a course.
| Date | Location | Maximum participants | |
| TBD | 14 |
Online courses in Europe timezones are normally timed around Berlin time, starting at 08:00, 08:30, or 09:00. Online courses in Americas timezones are normally timed around New York time, starting at 09:00 or 10:00. Depending on the length of breaks, classes typically run for 8 to 8.5 hours per day.
For public online courses, the per-attendee price is €800 reduced to €750 when booked (and either paid or a company purchase order is supplied) at least 4 weeks before the start of the course. (In addition, 19% German VAT is charged for participants attending from German locations; 19% German VAT is also applicable for private attendees in any location in the European Union without a VAT ID.)
Currently (and for the foreseeable future), public versions of this course are delivered only in online format.
Discounts are available for multiple attendees from the same company or organization; please inquire at training@man7.org for details.
Michael Kerrisk has a unique set of qualifications and experience that
ensure that course participants receive training of a very high standard:
For more information about the trainer, as well as many reasons why you might want to consider choosing man7.org training courses, please see reasons to choose man7.org training,
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