Tevault, Donald a.
Mastering Linux Security and Hardening - Third Edition: A practical guide to protecting your Linux system from cyber attacks
- ISBN 13:
- 9781837630516
- author:
- Tevault, Donald a.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Packt Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 618
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 19.1 x 3.2 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Computers, Operating Systems, Linux,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mastering Linux Security and Hardening is a comprehensive guide to implementing the latest Linux security measures. This updated third edition introduces you to the latest versions of Ubuntu and AlmaLinux, and covers essential security techniques to prevent malware from infecting your system and protect sensitive data.
You'll learn how to set up a practice lab, create user accounts with appropriate privilege levels, and configure a firewall with the newest firewall technologies. You'll also discover how to use sudo to set up administrative accounts with only the required privileges, and how to automate system auditing. Additionally, you'll learn how to harden systems with OpenSCAP, audit systems with auditd, and protect your systems from malware.
As a bonus, you'll see how to set up an Intrusion Detection System using Security Onion. With this practical guide, you'll gain a firm understanding of how to secure your Linux system from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threats.