On Tue, 7 Nov 2000, Derek Martin wrote:
>> I would also like to hear something on LINUX security (for Newbies).
>
> Being someone who knows a good bit about security (though I don't really
> consider myself an expert), I really don't think one could give an
> effective or useful presentation on securing a Linux box in an hour or so.
While I agree that security is too broad a topic to cover in an hour or so
(then again, so is Emacs), I think we could accomplish an introduction to some
basic principles, best practices, and pointers to resources. Willing to give
it a shot?
> I can, however, make that process easier for you, by telling you to go get
> Maximum Linux Security by "Anonymous" at your local SoftPro or B&N.
Other good books (I think) include:
_Linux System Security_
Scott Mann and Ellen L. Mitchell
Prentice Hall
(Covers a variety of tools in a Linux environment. Very good.)
_Practical Unix & Internet Security_
Simson Garfinkel and Gene Spafford
O'Reilly
(A bit dated, and doesn't cover Linux specifically, but still worth the
price.)
_Building Internet Firewalls_
D. Brent Chapman and Elizabeth D. Zwicky
O'Reilly
(*THE* book on firewalls. If you are using a firewall -- and you should
-- you need this book. Go get it.)
_Linux and OpenBSD Firewalls_
(Don't have it near me to give the biblio, sorry. But anyway, covers
practical application of the techniques in Chapman and Zwicky. Plus
it is a riot to read.)
_Computer Security Basics_
Deborah Russell and G.T. Gangemi Sr.
O'Reilly
(An survey course in security concepts. Good if you want a look at a
"bigger picture". Not a system administration handbook.)
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