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The Tao of Linux Security: the Five Phases of a Secure Deployment

Issue 165

From Issue #165
January 2008

Jan 01, 2008  By Jeramiah Bowling
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Start on “the Path” to a more secure system.
On the Path

Using the phases of the tao in your builds is the first step. This simple, ordered strategy will get you to a more secure place with your systems; however, each system is unique. Make sure your security goals match your system. Security is not difficult. Use simple and repeatable processes, stay informed of best practices and common vulnerabilities, exercise least privilege wherever possible, regularly review your logs, and you will find yourself on the Path.

Resources

Debian Security Manual: www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto

Fedora 7 Security Wiki: fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security

Bastille-Linux: bastille-linux.sourceforge.net

Center for Internet Security: www.cisecurity.org

Splunk: www.splunk.com

Jeramiah Bowling has been a systems administrator and network engineer for more than ten years. He works for an accounting and auditing firm in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP and Linux+. Your comments are welcome at jb50c@yahoo.com.

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