Michael Boelen - Linux speedrun: systemd
Abstract
Most Linux systems nowadays use systemd to perform its system and service management. You may be familiar with some of its commands, such as journalctl and systemctl. But are you getting really everything out of systemd on your systems?
After my last presentation about systemd security, I received the feedback: I never saw some of these commands before. Enough reason to take an alternative approach this time. Let’s do it like a gamer’s speedrun! We aim for covering as much ground as possible, learning commands, flags, and undiscovered features along the way. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Biography
Michael Boelen worked previously as a consultant for several Fortune 500 companies like Philips and ASML. In 2013, he started his own company CISOfy, focusing on Linux and UNIX security. Michael is interested in technical auditing, system hardening, and compliance. He developed several open-source security tools, including Rootkit Hunter (rkhunter) and auditing tool Lynis. As part of his efforts to share knowledge, he maintains a Linux security blog named Linux Audit linux-audit.com. With Linux voor een beginner linux.vooreenbeginner.nl he aims to help those new to Linux. Michael shares about DIY projects, sustainability, and home automation at his personal blog meereco.nl. Michael also enjoys some woodworking, continuous learning, and playing chess. More information about Michael can be found at michaelboelen.com.
