Linux Security Toolkit [Paperback]

David A. Bandel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764546902 | ISBN-13: 978-0764546907 | Publication Date: May 15, 2000

Security has become a hot topic on Linux newsgroups. This book offers cutting-edge material on securing a Linux system, including coverage of users and groups, files and permissions, TCP wrappers and trip wires, firewalls and special purpose software, security auditing, and more.

A CD-ROM includes the most recent Caldera OpenLinux release and security software programs.

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Working Solutions for Linux Security Challenges:

Understand the security issues involved in setting up permissions

Find out how crackers and "script kiddies" attack a network

Overcome vulnerabilities in Linux services and protocols

Configure the kernel and adjust startup scripts to boost security

Deal with Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

Detect security breaches with TCP Wrappers

Build packet filtering (ipchains) and proxying (squid) firewalls

Enhance network security with Masquerading (NAT)

Address Apache- and Samba- related security pitfalls

Monitor network security and recover from a break-in

BONUS CD-ROM INCLUDES: Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 Security Tools!

About the Author

David A. Bandel writes the monthly "Focus on Software" column in Linux Journal, where he is also a technical editor. He deals regularly with security issues as a Linux system administrator at Custom Software Services, where he installs, maintains, and upgrades computer systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764546902
• ISBN-13: 978-0764546907
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,079,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Learning, get this book, May 22, 2000

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This review is from: Linux Security Toolkit (Paperback)

I had to learn Linux as fast as I could for a promotion for work, this book told me everything. I knew linux in a short time and alot of Linux short cuts too, Many things about the OS that even the interviewing candidates did not know. This book is easy to read, well organized and interesting.