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How to Cheat at Securing Linux
Linux servers now account for 33 per cent of all networks servers running worldwide (Source: IDC). The top 3 market share holders in the network server space (IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell) all use Linux as their standard operating system for the majority of their servers designed for medium to large size businesses. As with any technologies, increased
usage results in increased attention from malicious hackers. For years a myth existed that Windows was inherently less secure than Linux, because there were significantly more attacks against Windows machines than Linux. But this was a fallacy. There were more attacks against Windows machines because there were simply so many more Windows machines to attack. Now, the numbers tell the exact opposite story. Linux servers account for 1/3 of all servers worldwide, but in 2005 there were 3 times as many high-severity security vulnerabilities discovered on Linux servers.2005: Linux Server market share 24 per cent (Source: IDC). 2005: Number of published Linux Security books: 25. 2005-2007: Linux Server market share increases to 33 per cent (Source: IDC). 2005-2007: Number of new books published on Linux Security: 0. This is the Perfect Reference for the Multitasked SysAdmin. Discover Why "Measure Twice, Cut Once" Applies to Securing Linux. It provides complete coverage of Hardening the Operating System, Implementing an Intrusion Detection System, and Defending Databases - Short on Theory, History, and Technical Data that is not helpful in performing your job.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Open Source Security
Chapter 2: Hardening the Operating System
Chapter 3: System Scanning and Probing
Chapter 4: Implementing an Intrusion Detection System
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting the Network with Sniffers
Chapter 6: Unearthing Rootkits
Chapter 7: Defending Against Malware
Chapter 8: Defending Databases
Chapter 9: Network Authentication and Encryption
Chapter 10: Avoiding Sniffing Attacks through Encryption
Chapter 11: Creating Virtual Private Networks
Chapter 12: Implementing and Maintaining a Firewall
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