February 2011
Intermediate to advanced
512 pages
15h 37m
English
This chapter discusses the steps required for auditing Unix- and Linux-based operating systems (also referred to as *nix systems) and includes the following:
• The history of Unix and Linux
• Basic commands for getting around in the *nix environment
• How to audit Unix and Linux systems, focusing on the following main areas:
• Account management and password controls
• File security and controls
• Network security and controls
• Audit logs
• Security monitoring and general controls
• Tools and resources for enhancing your *nix audits
Unix dates back to 1969, when it was developed by employees at AT&T for the purpose of providing an environment in which multiple users could run programs. ...