Secure FreeBSD Administration

Master the power of the world’s most advanced server operating system. From ZFS storage architecture to kernel hardening, learn to build infrastructure that is secure by design, not by after-thought.

FreeBSD 15.x Ready Intermediate to Advanced
Next Cohort Begins
March 2026
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01 Course Roadmap

Base System & ZFS

  • Advanced Installation & Partitioning
  • ZFS Pools, Datasets, and Snapshots
  • Boot Environments (BE) for Risk-Free Updates

Security & Hardening

  • PF Firewall Configuration & Optimization
  • Mandatory Access Control (MAC) Framework
  • Auditing and System Logging

Networking & Services

  • VNET & Virtualized Network Stacks
  • Secure SSH & Key Management
  • System Monitoring & Performance Tuning

Special: BastilleBSD Mastery

Learn directly from the creator of the Bastille project.

  • Deploying Secure Containers at Scale
  • Automated Template Management
  • Orchestrating Jails with the Panopticon UI

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

Architect ZFS storage with pools, datasets, and snapshots — and roll back risk-free with boot environments.
Configure and optimize the PF firewall and the MAC mandatory-access-control framework.
Stand up virtualized network stacks with VNET and lock down remote access with SSH key management.
Deploy hardened web, mail, and database jails using BastilleBSD templates.
Monitor and performance-tune a production FreeBSD server with confidence.
Align your skills to CompTIA CySA+ and ISC² SSCP objectives.

Included in the Tuition

Bastille Orchestration Templates

Proprietary deployment templates for hardened web, mail, and database jails.

24/7 Virtual Lab Access

A dedicated FreeBSD 15.0 environment to test kernel hardening safely.

Tech Literate Certification

A verified credential signed by the creator of BastilleBSD.

Private Discord Access

Direct lifetime access to the alumni security community.

Designed for Security Professionals

This course is mapped against industry-standard security frameworks and prepares students for high-level infrastructure roles.

CompTIA CySA+ Compatible ISC² SSCP Aligned