Introduction to Linux, SQL, and Python

Question 1

What is Linux?

Answer 1

An open-source, or publicly available, operating system. Unlike other operating systems, for example MacOS or Windows, Linux relies on a command line as the primary user interface. Linux itself is not a programming language, but it does allow for the use of text-based commands between the user and the operating system.

Question 2

What is Linux commonly used for by entry-level security analysts

Answer 2

examining logs to better understand what’s occurring in a system.

Question 3

What does SQL stand for?

Answer 3

Structured Query Language

Question 4

What is SQL?

Answer 4

A programming language used to create, interact with, and request information from a database.

Question 5

What is a database?

Answer 5

an organized collection of information or data