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Mastering Linux Security and Hardening

For the past couple of decades, Linux has been extremely popular with systems administrators, for everything from creating networks and servers to automating their entire working environment. However, security has always been the major concern. With not many resources available in the Linux security domain, this book will be an invaluable resource to help you get your Linux systems properly secured.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

12h32m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

If you are a systems administrator or a network engineer interested in making your Linux environment more secure, then this book is for you. Security consultants wanting to enhance their Linux security skills will also benefit from this book. Prior knowledge of Linux is mandatory.

Book content

chapters 12h32m total length

Running Linux in a virtual environment

Securing user accounts

Securing your server with a Firewall

Encrypting and SSH Hardening

Mastering Discretionary Access Control

Access Control Lists and Shared Directory Management

Implementing Mandatory Access Control with SELinux and AppArmor

Scanning, Auditing and Hardening

Vulnerability Scanning and Intrusion Detection

Security Tips & Tricks for the Busy Bee

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