UNIX Computing Security

UNIX Computing Security describes the practical security aspects of UNIX and UNIX-like systems, and how the available defenses can be applied to restrict unauthorized access or use of a system. This book is intended for readers familiar with the basics of UNIX.

Contents

• Introduction
• Principles and policies
• Access authorization
• UNIX filesystem
• Securing accounts
• System processes
• Distributed environments
• Remote access
• Log files and auditing
• Physical security
• Data security
• Attacks and exploits
• Incident response
• Security patching
• Useful tools
• References
• Auditing Guidelines