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Harden different parts of your system to make it more secure.

Content:

  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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Updated May 31, 2005

Summary: Harden different parts of your system to make it more secure.

Kim Nielsen
Author

John P. Davis
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Eric R. Stockbridge
Editor

Carl Anderson
Editor

Jorge Paulo
Editor

Sven Vermeulen
Editor

Benny Chuang
Editor

Sune Jeppesen
Editor

Tiemo Kieft
Editor

Zack Gilburd
Editor

Dan Margolis
Editor

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