Practical Linux Security Cookbook
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-78913-839-9 (ISBN)
Enhance file system security and learn about network attack, security tools and different versions of Linux build.
Key Features
Hands-on recipes to create and administer a secure Linux system
Enhance file system security and local and remote user authentication
Use various security tools and different versions of Linux for different tasks
Book DescriptionOver the last few years, system security has gained a lot of momentum and software professionals are focusing heavily on it. Linux is often treated as a highly secure operating system. However, the reality is that Linux has its share of security flaws, and these security flaws allow attackers to get into your system and modify or even destroy your important data. But there’s no need to panic, since there are various mechanisms by which these flaws can be removed, and this book will help you learn about different types of Linux security to create a more secure Linux system.
With a step-by-step recipe approach, the book starts by introducing you to various threats to Linux systems. Then, this book will walk you through customizing the Linux kernel and securing local files. Next, you will move on to managing user authentication both locally and remotely and mitigating network attacks. Later, you will learn about application security and kernel vulnerabilities. You will also learn about patching Bash vulnerability, packet filtering, handling incidents, and monitoring system logs. Finally, you will learn about auditing using system services and performing vulnerability scanning on Linux.
By the end of this book, you will be able to secure your Linux systems and create a robust environment.
What you will learn
Learn about vulnerabilities and exploits in relation to Linux systems
Configure and build a secure kernel and test it
Learn about file permissions and how to securely modify files
Authenticate users remotely and securely copy files on remote systems
Review different network security methods and tools
Perform vulnerability scanning on Linux machines using tools
Learn about malware scanning and read through logs
Who this book is forThis book is intended for all those Linux users who already have knowledge of Linux file systems and administration. You should be familiar with basic Linux commands. Understanding information security and its risks to a Linux system is also helpful in understanding the recipes more easily.
Tajinder Kalsi has more than 9 years of working experience in the field of IT. He has conducted seminars all across India, on topics such as information security and Android application development at more than 120 colleges, teaching more than 10,000 students. Apart from training, he has also worked on VAPT projects for various clients. When talking about certifications, Tajinder is an ISO 2700 LA and also IBM certified analyst. Prior to this course, Tajinder authored Practical Linux Security Cookbook, published by Packt Publishing. He has also authored three video courses with Packt: Getting Started with Pentensing, Finding and Exploiting Hidden Vulnerabilities, and Pentesting Web Applications.
Table of Contents
Linux Security Problem
Configuring a Secure and Optimized Kernel
Local Filesystem Security
Local Authentication in Linux
Remote Authentication
Network Security
Security Tools
Linux Security Distros
Bash Vulnerability Patching
Security Monitoring and Logging
Understanding Linux Service Security
Scanning & Auditing Linux
Vulnerability Scanning & Intrusion Detection
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.09.2018 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 75 x 93 mm |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Unix / Linux |
| Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78913-839-6 / 1789138396 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78913-839-9 / 9781789138399 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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