Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

by Michael Jang, Ric Messier

The Second Edition of 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 of the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system using current examples and cases. 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.

535 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 15, 2008

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do not buy the Kindle version of this book. The font/formatting is terrible. In some places it is unreadable. If you need an ebook, you're forced to rent the book from the manufacturer and it is entirely overpriced. The rental is the price of an outright purchase.

The book also constantly repeats itself chapter after chapter. Overall organization could be better.

And I hate, no loathe, the JBL labs that students are forced to buy with these books. They are overpriced for the content/skill level in said labs.

These publishers are a scam.