Linux and Systems Security Bootcamp

About

The bootcamp on Linux infrastructure and security focuses on equipping participants with practical skills in Linux administration, infrastructure security, and automation. The program combines foundational concepts with extensive hands-on experience to build, manage, secure, and monitor modern Linux-based infrastructures.

Expected Outcomes

• Understanding of Linux architecture
• Working with Linux commands
• Administering diverse Linux infrastructures: bare-metal, virtualized, and containerized environments
• Working with QEMU-KVM (storage, network)
• Running containers with Dockers, LXDs
• Accessing Linux instances securely using ssh keys
• Securing Linux servers to comply with industry benchmarks (like CIS)
• Detecting host intrusions with Zeek or Suricata
• Automating using Bash scripting
• Security monitoring using Wazuh
• Introducing Kubernetes, Cloud (BMaaS, IaaS),
• HPC, DevOps

Recommended Background

• Computer architecture
• Programming
• Operating systems
• Computer networks

Instructors

Registration Details

• All BTech/MTech/PhD students from CS/AI/ECE/EE/IT streams, M.Sc students from CS/IT, MCA students, academia and industry professionals.
• Knowledge and familiarity in computer architecture, programming, operating systems and computer networks is required.
• Apply here
• Deadline to apply: 10 June 2026.
• Limited seats available, After the deadline, shortlisted candidates will receive email with payment instructions.
• Registration fee Rs. 1000/- collected from shortlisted candidates, includes bootcamp material, accommodation at IITH hostels, lunch & refreshments.
• Top performers may be considered for internship and pre-doctoral opportunities in the ISEA Project and CCS, IITH.