Building a Secure Server and Hardening Existing Systems - by Adir Abraham

Abstract

System Security Harden different parts of your system to make it more secure:

1. Pre-Installation Concerns --- Why is security an important part for every server admin?
2. Tightening Security --- Tightening security during and after installation.
3. Logging --- Catching warnings and errors. Common loggers.
4. Mounting Partitions --- /etc/fstab provides many security options.
5. User/Group Limitations --- Control your resource usage.
6. File Permissions --- Securing your files.
7. PAM --- Pluggable Authentication Modules.
8. TCP Wrappers --- Control access to services.
9. Kernel Security --- Secure your kernel.

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