"wc" CommandIn this blog, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know about the “wc” command, including what it does, how to use it, and why you should be using it on a regular basis. What is the “wc” Command? The “wc” command is a simple, yet powerful, command that… Read More »Count Lines, Words, and Characters Easily With the "wc" Command
Cut CommandThe Linux Cut Command is a powerful utility that enables you to extract and manipulate specific parts of text files, making it an essential tool, but also a simple way for automation. Whether you’re dealing with logs, CSV files, or system outputs, the cut command allows you to quickly and… Read More »Extract Data from Logs, CSV Files, and System Outputs With Cut Command
Auditing of User Accounts with a Bash ScriptCreating the Script In this example, we’ll be detecting changes to the system’s user accounts by using the cat command to read the /etc/passwd file. We’ll then store the output in a variable. Next, we’ll use a while loop to continuously check the user accounts and compare it to the… Read More »Automate Auditing of User Accounts with a Bash Script