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Gentoo Security Handbook

Content:

• System Security
  Harden different parts of your system to make it more secure.
  1. Pre-Installation Concerns
     Why is security an important part for every server admin?
  2. Tightening Security
     Tightening security during and after installation.
  3. Logging
     Gentoo Linux lets you choose between 3 different loggers.
  4. Mounting Partitions
     /etc/fstab provides many security options.
  5. User/Group Limitations
     Control your resource usage.
  6. File Permissions
     Securing your files.
  7. PAM
     Pluggable Authentication Modules.
  8. TCP Wrappers
     Control access to services.
  9. Kernel Security
     Secure your kernel.
  10. Securing Services
      Ensure that your daemons are secure.
  11. Chrooting and Virtual Servers
      Isolate your servers.
  12. Firewalls
      Filter your packets.
  13. Intrusion Detection
      Detect intruders.
  14. Keeping up-to-date
      Ensure you have the latest security updates.

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