Real World Linux Security (2nd Edition)

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Real World Linux Security (2nd Edition) ISBN  0130464562 Release Date  13 November 2002 Category  Linux Tags  xen,   linux,   security,   "linux security",   suse linux,   "real world",   linux email,   linux firewalls,   real world,   toxen,   This book @Amazon  View Tools Google Search Web flazx.com

Description You have in your hands a book I've been waiting to read for years a practical, hands-on guide to hardening your Linux system." align="right"> From the foreword by Eric S. Raymond Safeguard your Linux systems against today's most vicious attacks! Realistic, step-by-step techniques from one of the world's leading Linux security experts Covers IP Tables, ARP attacks, adaptive firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, Samba, monitoring, 2.4 kernel security, and much more Quick and effective recovery from intrusions Web site contains important new tools for monitoring networks and locking out hackers "A comprehensive guide to system security: covers everything from hardening a system to system recovery after an attack." align="right"> Steve Bourne, Creator of the Bourne Shell Stop today's most vicious Internet attackers right in their tracks! Your Linux system will be attacked: maybe in minutes, certainly in days. Be ready! Real World Linux Security, Second Edition brings together state-of-the-art solutions and exclusive software for safeguarding any Linux-based system or network, and fighting off any intrusion. Top Linux security consultant Bob Toxen has thoroughly revamped this definitive guide to reflect today's most vicious Internet attacks and arm you with breakthrough resources for protecting yourself! Surprising new IP Tables research every netadmin must know about New techniques and software for detecting and blocking ARP and Switch attacks Important enhancements to Linux-based adaptive firewalls Thoroughly revised coverage of Samba security for Windows clients 802.11b wireless networks security How to make the most of Logcheck, Portsentry, and other new monitoring tools VPN and instant messaging security, GNU Privacy Guard, 2.4 kernel issues, and much more Includes all-new chapter on physical security Reviewed by some of the world's leading Linux security experts! Web Site The accompanying web site contains the author's own state-of-the-art software for instantly locking out hackers and alerting system administrators. The website contents also include exclusive IP Tables and IP Chains firewall scripts (rule sets), as well as powerful new tools for monitoring network health, detecting and reporting suspicious activities, securing backups, simplifying recovery, and much more. Other books on Linux The Linux Cookbook, Second Edition Ubuntu Kung Fu: Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Linux) OpenSUSE 11.0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Bible Building Embedded Linux Systems, Second Edition Fedora 8 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible Ubuntu: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series) Learning the vi and Vim Editors Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition: Covering 8.04 and 8.10 (4th Edition) (Unleashed) Ubuntu Certified Professional Study Guide (Exam LPI 199) (Book & CD Rom) Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition (Beginning from Novice to Professional) Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible Essential Linux Device Drivers (Prentice Hall Open Source Software Development Series) Linux Bible, 2008 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions Fedora Unleashed, 2008 Edition (8th Edition) (Unleashed)