Jang, Michael H.

Security strategies in Linux platforms and applications / Michael Jang and Ric Messier. - Second edition. - xxiii, 514 pages : illustrations; 23 cm - Jones & Bartlett Learning information systems security & assurance series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Security threats to Linux -- Basic components of Linux security -- Basic security : facilities through the boot process -- User privileges and permissions -- Filesystems, volumes, and encryption -- Every service is a potential risk -- Networks, firewalls, and more -- Networked filesystems and remote access -- Networked application security -- Kernel security risk mitigation -- Managing security alerts and updates -- Building and maintaining a security baseline -- Testing and reporting -- Detecting and responding to security breaches -- Best practices and emerging technologies.

9781284090659

2015028823


Linux


Computer security.
Operating systems (Computers)

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