Learn Red Hat Linux Security: Includes Red Hat Linux 6.0

by George M. Doss

Security is increasingly a concern among system administrators, including those using Red Hat Linux. Learn Red Hat Linux Security shows experienced system administrators a process for implementing Red Hat Linux into an overall security management system. In addition to a review of the basic computer security issues common to all systems, the book provides an in-depth discussion of security issues concerning major components of the Red Hat Linux filesystem; tools for maintaining security; and advanced security techniques. The appendixes contain definitions for terms and acronyms used in networking and Internet security; Linux security commands; Linux security weaknesses; sites related to security; and listings of networking HOWTOs, networking RFCs, and man pages for networking administration and maintenance. The companion CD-ROM contains the official Red Hat Linux 6.2 operating system for Intel computers.

314 pages, Paperback