Linux Security HOWTO : Overview
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2. Overview

This document will attempt to explain some procedures and commonly-used software to help your Linux system be more secure. It is important to discuss some of the basic concepts first, and create a security foundation, before we get started.

2.1. Why Do We Need Security?

2.2. How Secure Is Secure?

2.3. What Are You Trying to Protect?

2.4. Developing A Security Policy

2.5. Means of Securing Your Site

2.5.1. Host Security
2.5.2. Network Security
2.5.3. Security Through Obscurity

2.6. Organization of This Document


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