Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications (Information Systems Security & Assurance)

Jang, Michael

ISBN 10: 076379189X / ISBN 13: 9780763791896

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2010

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Title: Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and ...

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications covers every major aspect of security on a Linux system. Written by an industry expert, this book is divided into three natural parts to illustrate key concepts in the field. It opens with a discussion on the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system using examples from Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu. Part 2 discusses how to take advantage of the layers of security available to Linux--user and group options, filesystems, and security options for important services, as well as the security modules associated with AppArmor and SELinux. The book closes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments. Using real-world examples and exercises, this useful resource incorporates hands-on activities to walk students through the fundamentals of security strategies related to the Linux system.

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