Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications (Paperback)

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 readers through the fundamentals of security strategies related to the Linux system.

《新Jones & Bartlett Learning信息系统安全与保障系列》的一部分！《Linux平台和应用的安全策略》涵盖了Linux系统安全的各个重要方面。本书由业界专家撰写，分为三个自然部分，以阐明该领域的关键概念。首先，通过使用Red Hat Enterprise Linux和Ubuntu的示例，讨论了Linux作为操作系统所带来的风险、威胁和漏洞。第二部分讨论了如何利用Linux用户和组选项、文件系统以及重要服务的安全选项的安全层。此外，还介绍了与AppArmor和SELinux相关的安全模块。本书最后介绍了在构建Linux操作系统环境的分层安全策略时使用开源和专有工具的方法。通过使用真实世界的示例和练习，本书提供了实践活动，帮助读者了解与Linux系统相关的安全策略基础知识。