Securing Linux Platforms and Applications [with CD-ROM] - Softcover

This book is an advanced course in Linux systems security. It explains the fundamentals of securing the Linux network environment. The book explores the different network demons in Linux. It describes the configuration of Apache Web NTP, NFS, ISC BIND, and DNS network services. The book illustrates how to set up secondary network servers and secure the services provided by them. This book also describes the different auditing and network intrusion tools and explains their installation and configuration. It explains the role of nmap as a forensic tool and discusses Linux forensics.