Linux Security HOWTO : Kernel Security
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7. Kernel Security

This is a description of the kernel configuration options that relate to security, and an explanation of what they do, and how to use them.

As the kernel controls your computer's networking, it is important that it be very secure, and not be compromised. To prevent some of the latest networking attacks, you should try to keep your kernel version current. You can find new kernels at urlnam or from your distribution vendor.

There is also a international group providing a single unified crypto patch to the mainstream linux kernel. This patch provides support for a number of cyrptographic subsystems and things that cannot be included in the mainstream kernel due to export restrictions. For more information, visit their web page at: http://www.kerneli.org

7.1. 2.0 Kernel Compile Options

7.2. 2.2 Kernel Compile Options

7.3. Kernel Devices


Linux Security HOWTO : Kernel Security
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