Securing Strats in Linux Platforms and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780763791896 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 512 str.

Michael Jang

Opis

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES Security Strategies In Linux Platforms And Applications Covers Every Major Aspect Of Security On A Linux System. Written By An Industry Expert, This Book Is Divided Into Three Natural Parts To Illustrate Key Concepts In The Field. It Opens With A Discussion On The Risks, Threats, And Vulnerabilities Associated With Linux As An Operating System Using Examples From Red Hat Enterprise Linux And Ubuntu. Part 2 Discusses How To Take Advantage Of The Layers Of Security Available To Linux--User And Group Options, Filesystems, And Security Options For Important Services, As Well As The Security Modules Associated With Apparmor And Selinux. The Book Closes With A Look At The Use Of Both Open Source And Proprietary Tools When Building A Layered Security Strategy For Linux Operating System Environments. Using Real-World Examples And Exercises, This Useful Resource Incorporates Hands-On Activities To Walk Students Through The Fundamentals Of Security Strategies Related To The Linux System.