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How To Configure SELinux for Applications and Services

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SELinux can make it a challenge to get newly installed or custom applications to run because it blocks them from having access to certain directories in the file system hierarchy. Instead of disabling SELinux, the better option is to configure the security system so applications and services can function as expected. This is especially important when you have an application or service that requires a nonstandard configuration.

On secure-shell security

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It is 2020, and we can say for sure, that ssh-server is still one of the most popular services on Linux systems. During various meetings, I was often asked: How to secure SSH?  Even though this question seems trivial, it is not. There are a lot of things to remember to accomplish well-designed service security.

Linux Server Security: 10 Linux Hardening & Security Best Practices

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Linux is the most popular OS for web-facing computers, running on nearly 75% of servers according to Netcraft’s August 2019 data - making Linux servers an increasingly popular target among cyber criminals. This article offers tips and advice for securing your Linux servers against malware and other dangerous exploits.

How to assess user activity in Linux

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If you’re managing a Linux server, you'll want to have a selection of commands that you can use to check user activity. This article examines some helpful commands that Linux server admins can use to view user activity.