Linux File Permissions Explained: A Beginner's Guide to rwx, chmod, and Security!

🔐 Confused about Linux file permissions? Don't worry, this video breaks down the basics in a way that's easy to understand!

We'll cover everything you need to know to manage access control for your files and directories, including:

Why file permissions matter for security and system integrity 🛡️
The three basic permission types: read (r), write (w), and execute (x) 📝
Understanding the permission entities: owner, group, and others 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
How to read the `ls -l` output to view file permissions 👀
Decoding permission strings like `drwxr-xr--` 🤓
Special permission bits: SetUID (SUID), SetGID (SGID), and the Sticky Bit 🔒

This tutorial is perfect for Linux beginners and anyone looking to improve their understanding of file permissions. Learn how to protect your sensitive data, prevent accidental modifications, and control who can execute programs. We'll also introduce the `chmod` and `chown` commands for changing permissions, which we'll explore in more detail in the next video.

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Chapters:
00:00 - File Permissions in Linux
00:17 - Why File Permissions Matter
00:59 - Basic Permission Types
01:50 - Permission Entities
02:35 - Viewing File Permissions
03:11 - Understanding Permission Strings
04:24 - Reading ls -l Output
05:08 - Special Permission Bits
06:15 - Summary & Next Steps
07:04 - Outro

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