Messier, Ric,

Security strategies in Linux platforms and applications / Ric Messier, Michael Jang. - Third edition. - Burlington, MA : World Headquarters Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2024] - xxv, 534 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Incorporating real-world examples and exercises throughout, Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications discusses every major aspect of security on a Linux system, including coverage of the latest Linux distributions and kernels. Written by industry experts, the text opens with a review of the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system. 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. The text concludes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments"--

9781284255850 (paperback)

SBF2023


Linux.


Operating systems (Computers)
Computer security.

QA76.76.O63 / J385 2024