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Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

Author(s): Michael Jang, Freelance Technical Writer
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763791896
  • Paperback    512 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $89.95 US List
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Overview

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!

Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications covers every major aspect of security on a Linux system. Written by an industry expert, this book is divided into three natural parts to illustrate key concepts in the field. It opens with a discussion on the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system using examples from Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu.  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, as well as the security modules associated with AppArmor and SELinux. The book closes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments.  Using real-world examples and exercises, this useful resource incorporates hands-on activities to walk readers through the fundamentals of security strategies related to the Linux system.

Instructor Materials for Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications include:

  • PowerPoint Lecture Slides
  • Exam Questions
  • Case Scenarios/Handouts

About the Series
This book is part of the  Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning. Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Information Systems Security, this series features a comprehensive, consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area. These titles deliver fundamental information-security principles packed with real-world applications and examples.  Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs),  they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security. Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field, these books are not just current, but forward-thinking—putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow, as well. 
 

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  • Focuses on Linux as a server operating system
  • Covers every major aspect of security on a Linux system
  • Uses examples from Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Server Edition, two of the major distributions built for servers
  • Explores open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for your Linux operating system
  • Offers step-by-step instructions for identifying weaknesses and creating more secure systems
     

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Part  1  Is Linux Really Secure?
  Chapter  1  Security Threats to Linux
  Chapter  2  Basic Components of Linux Security
Part  2  Layered Security and Linux
  Chapter  3  Basic Security: Facilities Through the Boot Process
  Chapter  4  User Privileges and Permissions
  Chapter  5  Filesystems, Volumes, and Encryption
  Chapter  6  Every Service Is a Potential Risk
  Chapter  7  Networks, Firewalls, and More
  Chapter  8  Networked Filesystems and Remote Access
  Chapter  9  Networked Application Security
  Chapter  10  Kernel Security Risk Mitigation
Part  3  Building a Layered Linux Security Strategy
  Chapter  11  Managing Security Alerts and Updates
  Chapter  12  Building and Maintaining a Security Baseline
  Chapter  13  Testing and Reporting
  Chapter  14  Detecting and Responding to Security Breaches
  Chapter  15  Best Practices and Emerging Technologies
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Michael Jang-Freelance Technical Writer

Michael Jang (RHCE, LPIC-2, UCP, Linux+, MCP) has been a freelance technical writer since 1998. He had previously worked for more than 10 years as a specialist engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. Michael has written white papers on new products and processes. He’s also the author of more than two-dozen IT books, including LPIC-1 In Depth (2009) and Ubuntu Server Administration Course (for VTC in 2009). Finally, Michael travels overseas extensively to troubleshoot IT issues and manage projects.

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Written for IT students and professionals looking to gain knowledge of security strategies in Linux.

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