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Network and Security Administration (Charles Sturt University)

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8) Discuss configuration changes and techniques you can use to harden a Linux system
against security attacks and vulnerabilities?

 Keep operating system and application patching up to date.

 Disable unnecessary services - disable and remove unwanted services.
 Undertake remote event logging - set up a secure host to act as a central
logging machine.
 Take regular backups and test.
 Scan for viruses and worms.
 Monitor systems for the presence of root kits.
 Use packet filtering to limit connections on internet connected
machines.
 Passwords - use passwords on every account, and employ appropriate
password management policy and techniques.

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