Mission 195

Capstone permission audit

Audit SSH, web, and private note permissions.

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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

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Inspect SSH key

Run stat ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

stat ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
Inspect web file

Run stat /srv/www/index.html.

stat /srv/www/index.html
Check SSH directory

Run test -d ~/.ssh.

test -d ~/.ssh
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Audit SSH, web, and private note permissions.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

test -e|-f|-d <path>

Check path type in a training-friendly way.

stat <path>

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