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.