Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux

Reduce risk on RHEL systems by hardening configuration, controlling access, auditing activity and checking compliance with security policies.

• Harden RHEL servers
• Control access with PAM, sudo and SELinux
• Encrypt storage and control devices
• Audit systems and check compliance with OpenSCAP

• RHCSA or RHCE holders working toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Experienced Linux administrators in enterprise environments
• Engineers who support production RHEL systems

• RHCSA certification or equivalent experience
• Comfort with the Linux command line and system services

• Counts as a specialist exam toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Deep skills used in large production RHEL environments
• Practice-first labs that mirror real enterprise problems

Prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux exam (EX415), which counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Certification exams are booked and taken separately with the vendor.

Exam code

EX415

Exam name

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux

Format

Hands-on, performance-based (tasks on live systems)

Level

Specialist (Level 4) — counts toward RHCA

Validity

3 years

Exam details can change — always confirm current format, price and rules on the vendor's website. Exams are not included in OpenSprig training. You book and take the exam separately with the vendor, at the vendor's price.

• Live, instructor-led online sessions you can ask questions in
• Practice on real systems in every class
• Exam-objective-aligned syllabus with mock tests
• Course community group for help between classes
• Weekend-friendly 2–3 hour classes