Chapter 1
Introducing Linux Security
IN THIS CHAPTER
Establishing basic security
Understanding host-related security issues
Understanding network-related security issues
Interpreting computer security terminology
Keeping up with security news and updates
This chapter explains why you need to worry about security — and offers a high-level view of how to get a handle on security. I explain the idea of an overall security framework and discuss the two key aspects of security: host security and network security. I end the chapter introducing you to the terminology used in discussing computer security.
According to the Objectives listing, 21 percent of the CompTIA Linux+ exam falls under the Security domain. This number should be viewed as being very conservative because so much of administration involves security. You’ll find topics related to it appearing in domains such as Administrative ...
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