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D. Both, C. BulkaLinux for Small Business Ownershttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8264-9_17

17. Security

David Both1   and Cyndi Bulka1
(1)
Raleigh, NC, USA
 

Objectives

In this chapter, you will learn to
  • Identify typical security issues

  • State the difference between “hacker” and “cracker”

  • List typical attack vectors against computers

  • Implement additional aspects of password security

  • Take some basic steps to improve security of any Linux host

Introduction

Linux is a very secure operating system. It provides a secure environment in which to work and store files. However, good security, by its very nature, can be a bit obtrusive. Security must not be an afterthought; it ...

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