Linux Security HOWTO
by K. Fenzi, D. Wreski
Publisher: Linuxtopia 2004
Description:
This document covers some of the main issues that affect Linux security. General philosophy and net-born resources are discussed. This document is not meant to be a up-to-date exploits document. It will tell you where to look for such up-to-date information, and will give some general methods to prevent such exploits from taking place.
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