I'm not very bright when it comes to answering questions about Linux but I have a report to write on it. I need to write about internet and network security settings for Linux and windows. I'm guessing both Linux and Windows have some of their own method of security settings as I have to write about both and I have no idea how Linux users go about doing this. Can someone give me list of said settings?

Thanks

Can anyone help?

Have a gander at https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...erences-45261/

Windows Security? What's that?

After 44 minutes you bump your own thread!?

You only make it less visible by taking it off the zero reply list which will automatically bump it until you get a reply.

But 44 minutes implies some urgency on your part - an urgency not shared by those here who volunteer their time.

Additionally, LQ rules do not allow you to post your homework.

So do your own research, and when you get stuck on some specific point please post those questions, and someone will be happy to help.

And, welcome to LQ!

The reason I posted in my own thread was because it got quite a lnumber of views but no reply, I know people aren't obligated to reply but I am in a bit of urgency and was just hoping to get help. I didn't really bump it it barely moved down the page.

I've been doing a report on many different aspects of Linux I have done research in order to write about it and I'm now at that part where I'm stuck on a specific point.. which is Linux Security settings. I know that itself could cover a broad section within Linux but I'm just look something brief, like names of some of these settings.

Also thanks for the welcome.

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Thank you very much, much appreciated.

I know that anxious feeling when you need help and no one is posting! My comments were intended to be helpful, not as a slap on the wrist (although it does kind of look like that in retrospect, sorry).

The welcome was genuine, and Habitual's link is a great place to start, hope you find what you need!

Which of those two Operating Systems do you know best?

If it's a non-Linux product:
- how long have you been running it?
- can you tell us (in detail!) what network and network security settings you would be looking at?
(Or where you can find a list of things you should be looking at?)

Just a idea on firewalls.

In Windows, the default network firewall (or more direct - packet filter) is angled more to the users sense of well-being than actual security as far as I can tell.
There is the scary red setting with a x, then the safe green setting with a check and a shield.
It makes you feel good, but what exactly is it doing?

In Linux, the firewall is iptables. The learning curve is about 90 degrees from windows.
You're not told your settings are secure and there is no colored green or red indicator.
Basically, you write the rules you want. If you want to shoot yourself in the foot, go ahead.
(There are easier tools, but I'm just looking at defaults given)

Frankly, windows "security" has always been this illusion of the settings are on... so it's secure.. I guess.
In Linux, if you take the time to learn it, you know if it's secure or not.

I know somethings about windows but absolutely nothing about Linux and have never used it. I was able to put something together though. Thanks for the reply

I know you meant well sorry for the confusion and thanks for replying. I think I was able to write something half decent about it.

on the linux side
Start by researching
1) SELinux
2) AppArmor

one is in the redhat camp
the other is in the Debian camp
( camp : as in the Union VS rebel / North VS south / us VS them )

now Linux uses a REAL!!!!! firewall ( iptables)
windows uses a very BAD joke of something they call a firewall

but
the "bad guy" WILL ALWAYS GET IN !!!!
about the ONLY rule there is is that

mitigating the damage is the what SELinux dose