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Hardening Linux - page 1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
BackCover
Hardening Linux
Foreword
From Corey D. Schou
Introduction
Linux Naming Conventions Used in This Book
Part I: Do These Seven Things First
Chapter 1: Critical First Steps
Examine Systems for Evidence of Compromise
Check System Stability and Availability
Part II: Take It From The Top: The Systematic Hardening Process
Chapter 2: Hardening Network Access: Disable Unnecessary Services
Step 1: Take the Machine Off the Network
Step 2: Determine Required Services
Step 3: Determine Services Dependencies
Step 4: Prevent Services from Running
Step 5: Reboot
Step 6: Check Configuration for Unnecessary Services
Step 7: Check Configuration for Necessary Services
Step 8: Return the Machine to the Network
Chapter 3: Installing Firewalls and Filters
Take Stock
Identify Protective Firewall Needs
Chapter 4: Hardening Software Accessibility
Identify Required Software
Determine Software Dependencies
Remove or Restrict Unneeded Software
Install Software Securely
Monitor Your Systems
Chapter 5: Preparing for Disaster
Do Not Build a Custom Kernel
Document Server Setup and Record Changes
Prepare Automated Reinstallation
Chapter 6: Hardening Access Controls
Review File and Directory Access Controls
Chapter 7: Hardening Data Storage
Use Proper Procedures
Use GnuPG to Encrypt Files
Use OpenSSL for File Encryption
Install and Use a Cryptographic File System
Chapter 8: Hardening Authentication and User Identity
Correctly Configure PAM to Avoid Compromise
Name Switching Service (NSS)
Chapter 9: Restricted Execution Environments
Use chroot to Protect a Service
Build the chroot Directory Structure
Install the Service(s) to the chroot Directory
Configure the Service to Log Activity
Troubleshoot chroot Environment Problems
Combine chroot and Your Distribution s Security Capabilities
Maintain chroot
Chapter 10: Hardening Communications
Secure Protocols
IPSec
Part III: Once Is Never Enough
Chapter 11: Install Network Monitoring Software
Install a Network Analyzer
Utilize a Network Intrusion Detection System
HoneypotsHoneynets
Other Tools
Chapter 12: Automatic Logfile Scanning
Create a Logfile Policy
Configure the syslog Daemon
Set Up a Centralized Server
Create a Centralized Server with syslog-ng and stunnel
Other System Logfiles
Search Logfiles
Chapter 13: Patch Management and Monitoring
Patch Monitoring and Management
Chapter 14: Self-Monitoring Tools
Install and Run a Host-Based Intrusion Detection System
Install and Run a Password Checker
Set Up Network Monitoring
Part IV: How to Succeed at Hardening Linux
Chapter 15: Budget Acquisition and Corporate Commitment to Security
Obtain Management Support
Perform a Risk Assessment
Determine Return on Investment (ROI)
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