Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux from Pluralsight

Learn how to write checks that will ensure all your security setting are deployed and that your applications are configured securely. Learn how to continuously audit both your live and pre-live environments to ensure configuration is uniform.

Ensuring that all your security settings are deployed is key in maintaining a secure system. In this course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, you will gain the ability to determine that your applications are configured securely and correctly. First, you will learn how to continuously audit both your live and pre-live environments to ensure configuration is uniform ensuring deployments do not fail due to configuration differences between environments. Then, you will learn to provide compliance information required by management. Finally, you will provide actionable insights into the state of your server estate not matter the number of servers. When you are finished with this course, you will have the knowledge to discover what you need to know and back it up with evidence.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Installing and Running InSpec

Auditing Security Benchmarks with InSpec

Running InSpec against Local Docker Containers

Running InSpec against Remote Instances

Utilizing Common InSpec Resources

Using the InSpec Shell

Auditing with Chef InSpec Course Review

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines security settings and the configuration of applications

Develops knowledge relevant to managing live and pre-live environments

Provides actionable ways to assess the status of server estates

Teaches InSpec, a tool for continuous auditing of security configurations

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux with these activities:

Review basic security concepts and principles

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Strengthen your understanding of security fundamentals to enhance your learning in this course.

Browse courses on Security Concepts

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Review articles, books, or online resources on basic security concepts.
Attend webinars or workshops on security principles.
Practice applying security principles to real-world scenarios.

Organize your notes, assignments, and materials from this course

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Enhance your retention and understanding by organizing your learning materials.

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Create a dedicated folder or notebook for this course.
Categorize and file your notes, assignments, and materials.
Regularly review and update your organized materials.

Join a study group or online forum dedicated to Chef InSpec

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Expand your knowledge by engaging with other learners.

Browse courses on Chef InSpec

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Find a study group or online forum that aligns with your learning goals.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Share your knowledge and experiences with others.

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Follow tutorials on using Chef InSpec to audit security settings

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Enhance your skills in using Chef InSpec by following guided tutorials.

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Find tutorials that cover the specific security settings you need to audit.
Follow the steps in the tutorials to create and run Chef InSpec checks.
Review the results of the checks and take appropriate action.

Practice writing checks that ensure all security settings are deployed

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Reinforce your understanding of how to use Chef InSpec to write checks that ensure all security settings are deployed.

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Review the syntax for writing checks in Chef InSpec.
Write a simple check to ensure that a specific security setting is deployed.
Run the check against a local or remote system.
Fix any issues that are identified by the check.

Participate in hackathons or competitions that involve using Chef InSpec

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Challenge yourself and apply your skills in a competitive environment.

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Find hackathons or competitions that are relevant to your interests.
Form a team or work independently.
Develop a solution that uses Chef InSpec to address the challenge.
Submit your solution and compete for prizes or recognition.

Create a documentation guide on how to use Chef InSpec to audit security settings for your organization

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Solidify your understanding by creating a comprehensive guide on Chef InSpec for your organization.

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Gather information on the security settings that need to be audited.
Create a Chef InSpec profile that includes checks for the required security settings.
Write documentation that explains how to use the Chef InSpec profile.
Review and revise the documentation.

Career center

Learners who complete Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts assess an organization's computer and data security vulnerabilities, and take steps to protect the organization from data breaches and similar incidents. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, can help build a foundation for a career in Information Security Analysis, or help one succeed in this role by providing insights into how to determine an organization's compliance with relevant regulations. This course can also be helpful for those wishing to specialize in cloud security.

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Security Auditor

Security Auditors examine an organization's security measures to ensure the organization is appropriately protected. This can include reviewing internal audits, financial audits, and risk assessment. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, can help build a foundation for a career in Security Auditing, or help one succeed in this role by providing insights into how to audit security settings and configurations. This course can also be helpful for those wishing to specialize in IT auditing.

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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officers ensure that an organization is in compliance with relevant regulations. This can include managing compliance audits and developing compliance policies. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, can help build a foundation for a career in Compliance, or help one succeed in this role by providing insights into how to audit security settings and configurations. This course can also be helpful for those wishing to specialize in information governance.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts investigate, identify, and deter cyberattacks and cyber threats. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in cybersecurity.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain an organization's network security infrastructure. This can include managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in network security.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants assess an organization's security risks and recommend solutions. This can include developing security policies, implementing security measures, and training employees on security awareness. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in security consulting.

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System Administrator

System Administrators manage an organization's computer systems and networks. This can include installing and maintaining software, configuring hardware, and monitoring performance. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in systems administration.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain an organization's cloud security infrastructure. This can include managing cloud security policies, cloud security controls, and cloud security best practices. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in cloud security.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design, implement, and maintain an organization's security infrastructure. This can include managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in security architecture.

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Vulnerability Manager

Vulnerability Managers identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in an organization's IT systems. This can include managing vulnerability assessments, developing vulnerability management policies, and training employees on vulnerability awareness. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in vulnerability management.

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Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architects design, implement, and maintain an organization's cloud security infrastructure. This can include managing cloud security policies, cloud security controls, and cloud security best practices. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in cloud security.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors examine an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure they are efficient and effective. This can include reviewing financial audits, operational audits, and risk assessments. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in IT auditing.

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Information Systems Security Manager

Information Systems Security Managers plan, implement, and manage an organization's information security program. This can include developing security policies, implementing security measures, and training employees on security awareness. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in information security management.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This can include automating software deployments, managing infrastructure, and monitoring performance. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in DevOps.

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Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officers ensure that an organization is in compliance with relevant data protection regulations. This can include managing data protection audits and developing data protection policies. This course, Compliance Auditing with Chef InSpec on Windows and Linux, may be helpful for those wishing to specialize in data protection.

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