Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications: . (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780763791896)

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.

Author: Michael Jang
ISBN-10: 076379189X
ISBN-13: 9780763791896
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/03/2010
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.30w x 1.20d