Linux Command Cheat Sheet

• Linux Network Command Cheat Sheet

Part 3
 Linux Network Command Cheat Sheet
Using Linux network commands, you can manage and troubleshoot network
connections, interfaces, routing tables, and other networking-related functions.

Command Description
arp You can use this command to display and manipulate the
kernel's ARP cache (Address Resolution Protocol).
ifconfig This command displays and configures network interfaces on
the system.
ip You can use this command to display and manipulate routing,
network devices, and tunnels.
netstat This command is used to display active network connections,
routing tables, and network interface statistics.
ss This command is used to display information about active
network connections and sockets.
ping This command is used to test connectivity to a network device
by sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets.
traceroute This command is used to trace the path of network packets from
the source to the destination.
mtr This command is a network diagnostic tool that combines the
functionality of ping and traceroute.
dig This command is used to query DNS (Domain Name System)
servers to resolve domain names into IP addresses.
host This command is used to perform DNS lookups and display
DNS-related information.
nslookup This command is used to query DNS servers to resolve domain
names into IP addresses.
route This command is used to display and manipulate the IP routing
table.
iptables This command is used to configure the kernel firewall (netfilter)
rules for packet filtering, NAT (Network Address Translation),
and port forwarding.
nmap This command is a network exploration and security auditing
tool that can scan hosts and services on a network, and detect
open ports and vulnerabilities.
tcpdump Using this command, you can capture and analyze network
traffic in real-time or from a packet capture file.
hostname This command is used to display or set the hostname of the local
system.
 Linux Shell Scripting Command Cheat Sheet
Shell scripting commands are used to create scripts that automate tasks on Linux
systems. The shell script is a program written in a scripting language that runs on
the command line or from within another script.

Command Description
echo This command is used to print messages or variables to the standard
output.
read This command is used to read input from the user and store it in a
variable.
if This command is used to conditionally execute a block of code based
on a specified condition.
else This command is used to execute a block of code if the previous
condition is not true.
elif This command is used to execute a block of code if the previous
condition is not true, but another condition is true.
while This command is used to repeatedly execute a block of code as long
as a specified condition is true.
for This command is used to iterate over a list of items and execute a
block of code for each item in the list.
case This command is used to execute a block of code based on a
specified value or pattern.
function This command is used to define a reusable block of code that can be
called multiple times with different parameters.
exit This command is used to exit the shell or a script with a specified exit
code.
test This command is used to evaluate expressions or test conditions,
such as file existence, equality, or numeric comparison.
expr This command is used to evaluate mathematical expressions or
manipulate strings.
cut This command is used to extract a specific portion of a line or file
based on a specified delimiter or field.
sed This command is used to manipulate and transform text based on a
specified pattern or regular expression.
awk This command is used to process and manipulate text data using a
series of patterns and actions.
grep This command is used to search for a specific pattern or string in a
file or output.
find This command is used to search for files or directories that match a
specified pattern or criteria.
xargs This command is used to build and execute commands from standard
input or arguments.
kill This command is used to send signals to processes, such as
terminating or restarting them.
ps This command is used to display information about running
processes on the system.
[ and ] These are shorthand for the "test" command and are used to evaluate
conditional expressions.
&& and || These are used to chain commands together and execute them
conditionally based on the success or failure of the previous
command.
$ This symbol is used to reference the value of a variable in the shell.
# This symbol is used to comment out a line of code in a shell script.
cd This command is used to change the current working directory.
ls This command is used to list the contents of a directory.
touch This command is used to create an empty file or update the
modification time of an existing file.
mkdir This command is used to create a new directory.
rm This command is used to remove files or directories.
mv This command is used to move or rename files or directories.
cp This command is used to copy files or directories.
cat This command is used to display the contents of a file or concatenate
files.
grep This command is used to search for a pattern in a file or stream.
awk This command is used to manipulate and analyze text data.
cut This command is used to extract specific columns or fields from a
file or stream.
find This command is used to search for files or directories that match
certain criteria.
chmod This command is used to change the permissions of a file or
directory.
chown This command is used to change the owner of a file or directory.
tar This command is used to create or extract compressed archive files.
zip This command is used to create or extract compressed zip archive
files.
curl This command is used to transfer data from or to a server.
wget This command is used to download files from the internet.
export This command is used to set an environment variable.
source This command is used to execute a script within the current shell.
alias This command is used to create a shortcut for a command or a set of
commands.
 Linux Security Command Cheat Sheet
The Linux Security command line interface manages security-related tasks on a
Linux system. The commands in this section are used to create and monitor
security features, as well as audit security on the system.

Command Description
passwd Users can use this command to change their passwords.
chpasswd This command is used to change the passwords of multiple user
accounts at once.
chroot By using this command, you can create a virtualized system with
limited resources.
chmod It is used to change the permissions of a file or directory.
chown It is used to change the owner of a file or directory.
su This command is used to switch to another user account.
sudo This command is used to execute a command as another user,
usually the root user.
ssh This command is used to establish a secure remote connection to
another system.
scp This command is used to securely copy files between systems.
sftp This command is used to securely transfer files between systems.
iptables This command is used to manage firewall rules and configurations.
netstat This command is used to display active network connections and
their status.
tcpdump This command is used to capture and analyze network traffic.
nmap This command is used to scan and detect open ports on a system or
network.
fail2ban This command is used to monitor log files and ban IP addresses that
show suspicious activity.
lynis This is a security auditing tool for Linux and Unix-based systems. It
performs a system scan and provides a report of security issues,
recommendations, and configuration errors.
snort Snort is a free and open-source network intrusion detection system.
It monitors network traffic and alerts administrators when it detects
suspicious activity.
gpg GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) is a free software implementation of
the OpenPGP standard. It is used for encrypting and signing files
and emails.
openssl This command-line tool is used for encryption, decryption, and
certificate management. It supports a wide range of cryptographic
algorithms and protocols.
ufw Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a user-friendly front-end tool for
managing iptable firewall rules. It simplifies the process of
configuring firewall rules by providing a set of pre-configured
profiles for common services and applications.
firewalld This command-line tool manages firewall rules on Linux systems.
It provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for
network zones and services.
selinux This is a security module that provides mandatory access control
for Linux systems. It restricts access to resources based on the
security context of processes and files.
chkrootkit A command used for detecting rootkits and other types of malware
on a Linux system.
rkhunter A command used for detecting rootkits, backdoors, and other types
of malware on a Linux system.
auditd A command used for auditing and monitoring system activity. It
records events and activities on the system, allowing you to
investigate security incidents.
logwatch This is a command used for analyzing log files and generating
reports. It can be used to detect security breaches and other unusual
activity.
tripwire This command is used for file integrity monitoring. It detects
unauthorized changes to critical system files and alerts you to
potential security breaches.
apparmor This is a security framework that provides mandatory access
control for Linux applications. It can be used to limit the access of
applications to critical system resources.
OpenSCAP This command is used for system hardening and compliance
checking. It provides a framework for assessing and improving the
security posture of the system.
AIDE This is an advanced intrusion detection system that monitors files
and directories for changes. It can help detect unauthorized changes
to system files, which may be a sign of a security breach.