[CTS] Re: Linux?
- From: John Madden <weez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 16:50:00 -0500 (EST)
> Security-wise, what documentation is available on how to lock down redhat
> linux 6.2 ... or any other linux distribution, for that matter? Let's say
> I want to put my Linux server out on the internet, how can I protect it
> from getting hacked?
Here it is:
Get on the security mailing list. Update every package that they mention.
For anything you install, make sure you follow the author's security
annoucements. Turn off all services, then enable only the ones you
absolutely need. Use good passwords. Don't use Telnet or FTP, but ssh
instead. If you're really paranoid, install intrusion detection software
such as Tripwire. However, following these guidlines, you'll never get
cracked anyway.
I think that's just about as consise as it gets.
John
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