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Practical Linux Security Cookbook

Linux is often treated as a highly secure operating system. However, the reality is that Linux too has its own share of security flaws. These flaws allow attackers to get into your system and modify or even destroy your important data. This book will work as a practical guide for administrators and help them configure a more secure machine.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

16h4m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

This book is intended for all those Linux users who already have knowledge of Linux file systems and administration. You should be familiar with basic Linux commands. Understanding information security and its risks to a Linux system is also helpful in understanding the recipes more easily.

Book content

chapters 16h4m total length

Linux Security Problem

Configuring a Secure and Optimized Kernel

Local Filesystem Security

Local Authentication in Linux

Remote Authentication

Network Security

Security Tools

Linux Security Distros

Bash Vulnerability Patching

Security Monitoring and Logging

Understanding Linux Service Security

Scanning & Auditing Linux

Vulnerability Scanning & Intrusion Detection

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