Protection and strengthening of Linux
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Before you is an introduction to the latest security measures in Linux using the example of the latest versions of Ubuntu and AlmaLinux.
You will learn how to set up a lab environment, create user accounts with proper privilege levels, protect important data using access rights and encryption, and configure a firewall using the latest technologies. It explains how to use sudo to create administrative accounts with sufficient rights for specific tasks. It describes current information on setting up a local authentication center, as well as methods for automating system audits. It covers automatic system hardening using OpenSCAP, strengthening Linux kernel configurations, protecting systems from malware, and vulnerability scanning. As a bonus, it includes the use of Security Onion for setting up an intrusion detection system.
This edition is aimed at all Linux administrators, regardless of whether they specialize in security or not. The methods described can be used on both servers and workstations running Linux.
It is assumed that the reader has practical experience working with the command line and is familiar with the basics of Linux.
You will learn how to set up a lab environment, create user accounts with proper privilege levels, protect important data using access rights and encryption, and configure a firewall using the latest technologies. It explains how to use sudo to create administrative accounts with sufficient rights for specific tasks. It describes current information on setting up a local authentication center, as well as methods for automating system audits. It covers automatic system hardening using OpenSCAP, strengthening Linux kernel configurations, protecting systems from malware, and vulnerability scanning. As a bonus, it includes the use of Security Onion for setting up an intrusion detection system.
This edition is aimed at all Linux administrators, regardless of whether they specialize in security or not. The methods described can be used on both servers and workstations running Linux.
It is assumed that the reader has practical experience working with the command line and is familiar with the basics of Linux.
Author:
Author:Trevolt Donald A.
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Computer & Technology
- Category:Science & Math
Dimensions:
Dimensions:24.3x17.5x3.7 cm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-93700-220-4
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