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SELinux Cookbook
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SELinux Cookbook

by Sven Vermeulen
September 2014
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
5h 53m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

SELinux Cookbook is your go-to guide to mastering the SELinux framework on your Linux systems. With a collection of over 70 hands-on recipes, you will gain the skills to configure, fine-tune, and troubleshoot SELinux policies tailored to your system's needs. Each recipe is designed to teach concepts step-by-step, making it an excellent resource to deepen your SELinux knowledge.

What this Book will help me do

  • Learn how to set up and prepare an environment for developing and testing SELinux policies.
  • Understand how to label files and manage security contexts to control access effectively.
  • Discover methods to confine applications, including web servers and desktop apps, with tailored SELinux policies.
  • Explore ways to debug and troubleshoot SELinux issues to maintain secure and functional environments.
  • Gain insights into aligning SELinux with traditional access controls and handling SELinux-aware applications.

Author(s)

Sven Vermeulen is an experienced Linux system administrator and a long-time contributor to open-source projects. With an in-depth understanding of SELinux, he has been instrumental in promoting secure computing practices. Sven brings a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring readers not only learn core concepts but also how to apply them effectively.

Who is it for?

SELinux Cookbook is perfect for Linux system administrators or service administrators seeking to master SELinux. If you are familiar with SELinux-enabled systems and want to customize and apply SELinux policies to enhance security, you will find this book invaluable. It offers practical examples and real-world scenarios suitable for users looking to gain hands-on experience. Intermediate Linux knowledge is recommended for the best experience with this guide.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781783989669