EX415 — Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security: Linux
Red Hat's security-focused Linux specialist certification (exam EX415), covering SELinux policy management, OpenSCAP compliance scanning, AIDE intrusion detection, Ansible-based security automation, and the Linux audit subsystem. 100% hands-on performance-based exam with no MCQ component — Red Hat's signature exam format where candidates configure live systems rather than answering questions about them. $500, 3-year renewal, RHCE or RHCSA prerequisite. One of three active Red Hat security-relevant certs alongside EX362 (Identity Management) and EX430 (OpenShift ACS). Particularly relevant for Linux/DevSecOps engineers in regulated environments and government contractors working on RHEL-based infrastructure. Not DoD 8140 approved but the hands-on format and RHEL platform relevance make it respected in the Linux security practitioner community.
| Issuer | Red Hat |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Defensive Security / SOC |
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| Practical weight | 100% |
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| Cost (USD) | 500 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| Skills | linux_security_hardening, selinux_configuration, openscap, aide_intrusion_detection, ansible_security_automation, audit_subsystem, firewall_management, compliance_management |
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