Learn Red Hat Linux Security

Linux Security shows experienced system administrators a process for implementing Red Hat Linux into an overall security management system. In addition to a review of the basic computer security issues common to all systems, the book provides an in-depth discussion of security issues concerning major components of the Red Hat Linux filesystem, tools for maintaining security; and advanced security techniques.

The appendixes contain definitions for ternis and acronyms used in networking and Internet security; Linux security commands, Linux security weaknesses; sites related to security, and listings of networking HOWTOs, networking RFCs, and man pages for networking administration and maintenance.

The companion CD-ROM contains the official Red Hat Linux 6.2 operating system for Intel computers.

With this book:

• Find out what types of actions pose a threat to your system.
  
• Learn how to design and implement a security policy.
  
• Discover the Requests for Comments (RFCs) that discuss security.
  
• Understand the security issues for standalone workstations, including those connected to the Internet.
  
• Protect your data when using remote access and networking.
  
• Maintain security using system tools.
  
• Use auditing tools to check the status of a security system.
  
• Discover how authentication techniques can be used to control access.
  
• Implement encryption to protect data integrity.
  
• Find out how Pretty Good Privacy fits into a Linux security management system.