Linux Professional Institute LPIC-3 Security  (303-300) Practice Exam

The LPIC-3 certification serves as the biggest achievement within the Linux Professional Institute's (LPI) multi-tiered professional certification program. Geared towards enterprise-level Linux professionals, LPIC-3 stands as the foremost distribution-neutral certification in the industry. It offers four distinct specialty certifications, each representing a pinnacle of expertise. Successfully completing any of the four exams results in obtaining the LPIC-3 certification specific to that specialization.

One of these specializations is the LPIC-3 Security certification, which focuses on overseeing Linux systems across enterprises, placing a significant emphasis on security measures.

Exam Prerequisites: 

The candidate must have an active LPIC-2 certification to receive the LPIC-3 certification.

Who should take the exam?

The LPIC-3 Security (303-300) exam is ideal for IT professionals who want to validate their expertise in securing Linux systems at an enterprise level. This includes:

• System Administrators Responsible for Security
• Security Professionals Specializing in Linux Security
• Network Administrators Securing Network Infrastructure with Linux Systems
• IT Auditors Assessing the Security Posture of Linux Environments
• Linux Professionals Seeking Career Advancement in Linux Security

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: 303-300
• Exam Name: Linux Professional Institute LPIC-3 Security
• Exam Languages: English, Japanese
• Exam Questions: 60 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 331: Cryptography

331.1 X.509 Certificates and Public Key Infrastructures 

331.2 X.509 Certificates for Encryption, Signing and Authentication 331.3 Encrypted File Systems

331.4 DNS and Cryptography 

Topic 332: Host Security

332.1 Host Hardening 

332.2 Host Intrusion Detection

332.3 Resource Control

Topic 333: Access Control

333.1 Discretionary Access Control

333.2 Mandatory Access Control

Topic 334: Network Security

334.1 Network Hardening

334.2 Network Intrusion Detection 

334.3 Packet Filtering 

334.4 Virtual Private Networks 

Topic 335: Threats and Vulnerability Assessment

35.1 Common Security Vulnerabilities and Threats 

335.2 Penetration Testing