Linux Security Fundamentals provides basic foundational concepts of securing a Linux environment. The focus is the digital self-defense of an individual user. This includes a general understanding of major threats against individual computing systems, networks, services and identity as well as approaches to prevent and mitigate them.

This book is useful for anyone considering a career as a Linux administrator or for those administrators who need to learn more about Linux security issues. Topics include:

* Security Concepts

* Encryption

* Node, Device and Storage Security

* Network and Service Security

* Identity and Privacy

Readers will also have access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including chapter tests, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, a glossary of key terms.

About the Author

David Clinton is a Linux server admin and Amazon Web Services solutions architect who has worked with IT infrastructure in both academic and enterprise environments. He has created video courses teaching AWS and Linux administration, server virtualization, and IT security for Pluralsight. He has also written or cowritten a dozen technology books, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C01) Exam, Second Edition, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Foundational (CLF-C01) Exam.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119781462
Author D Clinton
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 334g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 191mm * 9mm