[PLUG] Linux Security Quickstart?
Michael Rasmussen
mikeraz at patch.com
Thu Sep 23 08:05:02 UTC 2004
On Thu, Sep 23, 2004 at 02:42:21PM +0000, j a wrote:
> I have a Fedora Core 2 box and am about to get a DSL connection. Before I
> hook up, I'd like to increase my security. Can anyone recommend a good
> Linux Security Quickstart for Dummies? I don't know anything about
> networking, how to close ports, set up a firewall, etc.
1) Fedora Core 2 offers to set up firewalling as part of the setup. Accept the offer.
2) as root on your new FC2 box run `chkconfig --list | grep on` That will give you a
list of running services. Figure out what you don't need and shut them down with
chkconfig --del <unneeded service> && /etc/init.d/<unneeded service> stop
3) Bastille will walk you through the process of security hardening your box while
teaching you about the issues. You can learn more and get a copy at
http://www.bastille-linux.org/
After you've done the above remember that we're always here.
Having said all that, a firewall or an operating firewall on your box is the #1
line of protection. Remember to control what goes out as well what comes in.
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