Linux Administrator’s Security Guide by Kurt Seifried is freely available online. There are numerous definitions for “computer security”, and most of them are correct. Essentially computer security means enforcement of usage policies, this must be done since people and software have flaws that can result in accidents, but also because someone may want to steal your information, use your resources inappropriately or simply deny you the use of your resources.
Book Description
There are numerous definitions for “computer security”, and most of them are correct. Essentially computer security means enforcement of usage policies, this must be done since people and software have flaws that can result in accidents, but also because someone may want to steal your information, use your resources inappropriately or simply deny you the use of your resources.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Linux Installation
- Linux Physical and Console Security
- Linux Administration
- Linux Backup Guide
- Linux File System and File Security
- Linux User Authentication
- Linux System and User Logging
- Linux SELinux Resources
- Linux Attack Detection
- Testing the Security of Your Linux System
- Linux Firewalling Overview
- Linux Network Security
- Linux Software Management
- Linux Encryption
- Linux Limiting and Monitoring Users
- Linux and Viruses
- Linux VPN Overview
- Linux Kernel Security
- Linux Security Resources