{"product_id":"9781838981778-mastering-linux-security-har","title":"Mastering Linux Security and Hardening","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect your Linux systems from intruders, malware attacks, and other cyber threats, 2nd Edition. Hardening a Linux system can make it much more difficult for an attacker to exploit it. This book will enable system administrators and network engineers to protect their Linux systems, and the sensitive data on those systems. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to securing your Linux system against cyberattacks and intruders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver a system that reduces the risk of being hacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a variety of advanced Linux security techniques with the help of hands-on labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the art of securing a Linux environment with this end-to-end practical guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Description\u003cp\u003eFrom creating networks and servers to automating the entire working environment, Linux has been extremely popular with system administrators for the last couple of decades. However, security has always been a major concern. With limited resources available in the Linux security domain, this book will be an invaluable guide in helping you get your Linux systems properly secured.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with in-depth explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, this book begins by helping you set up a practice lab environment and takes you through the core functionalities of securing Linux. You'll practice various Linux hardening techniques and advance to setting up a locked-down Linux server. As you progress, you will also learn how to create user accounts with appropriate privilege levels, protect sensitive data by setting permissions and encryption, and configure a firewall. The book will help you set up mandatory access control, system auditing, security profiles, and kernel hardening, and finally cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques to secure your Linux environment efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy the end of this Linux security book, you will be able to confidently set up a Linux server that will be much harder for malicious actors to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you will learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate locked-down user accounts with strong passwords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure firewalls with iptables, UFW, nftables, and firewalld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect your data with different encryption technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden the secure shell service to prevent security break-ins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mandatory access control to protect against system exploits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden kernel parameters and set up a kernel-level auditing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply OpenSCAP security profiles and set up intrusion detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure securely the GRUB 2 bootloader and BIOS\/UEFI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003eThis book is for Linux administrators, system administrators, and network engineers interested in securing moderate to complex Linux environments. Security consultants looking to enhance their Linux security skills will also find this book useful. Working experience with the Linux command line and package management is necessary to understand the concepts covered in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41050030800993,"sku":"9781838981778","price":100.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/2a0a0b9bc2d5a2a4f81f580a8c9aadd4.png?v=1698299050","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781838981778-mastering-linux-security-har","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}