Mastering Linux security and hardening : secure your Linux server and protect it from intruders, malware attacks, and other external threats / Donald A. Tevault

Author:: Tevault, Donald A.
Published:: Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing, 2018.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource : illustrations

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Contents:

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 and tricks for the busy bee.

Summary:

The author presents a guide to mastering the art of preventing Linux systems from getting compromised. Learn how to perform a number of advanced Linux security techniques such as network service detection, user authentication, controlling special permissions, encrypting file systems, and more. This book has coverage of techniques that will help prevent attackers from breaching systems, covering topics such as SSH hardening, network service detection, setting up firewalls, encrypting file systems, and protecting user accounts.

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9781788625067 (electronic bk.)
1788625064 (electronic bk.)
1788620305
9781788620307

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