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D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 3https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9786-5_46

46. Security

David Both1  
(1)
Raleigh, NC, USA
 

Objectives

In this chapter you will learn
  • Advanced security tools and techniques

  • How to enhance security for DNS using chroot

  • To modify kernel parameters to enhance network security

  • Advanced backup techniques

  • The use of ClamAV to check for viruses

  • To configure basic intrusion detection using Tripwire

  • To detect root kits using Rootkit Hunter and chkrootkit

  • To use SELinux to prevent crackers from modifying critical system files

  • To describe the full scope of Linux security

  • To identify and implement additional aspects ...

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