LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Security
User Name
Password
Linux - Security This forum is for all security related questions.
Questions, tips, system compromises, firewalls, etc. are all included here.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 03-10-2013, 08:16 PM   #1
Tahaabdullah
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Mar 2013
Posts: 1

Rep: Reputation: Disabled
Linux security


I am trying to do research paper about Linux security, I need help in this field.
Some advice to find resources.
 
Old 03-10-2013, 08:28 PM   #2
frankbell
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Jan 2006
Location: Virginia, USA
Distribution: Slackware, Ubuntu MATE, Mageia, and whatever VMs I happen to be playing with
Posts: 19,317
Blog Entries: 28

Rep: Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140Reputation: 6140
Thess might be good starting points:

http://www.linuxsecurity.com/

http://www.linuxtopia.org/LinuxSecurity/

Google is your friend.
 
Old 03-10-2013, 08:30 PM   #3
chrism01
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney
Distribution: Rocky 9.2
Posts: 18,358

Rep: Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751Reputation: 2751
See the sticky posts at the top of this forum eg 'Security references'.
 
1 members found this post helpful.
Old 03-11-2013, 12:30 AM   #4
JWJones
Senior Member
 
Registered: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,444

Rep: Reputation: 709Reputation: 709Reputation: 709Reputation: 709Reputation: 709Reputation: 709Reputation: 709
Lotsa good stuff here:

http://www.magiansystems.com/links/
 
Old 03-11-2013, 09:11 AM   #5
Nbiser
Member
 
Registered: Oct 2012
Location: Maryland
Distribution: Fedora, Slackware, Debian, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Helix,
Posts: 302
Blog Entries: 7

Rep: Reputation: 44
http://www.pcworld.com/article/20245...n_windows.html This link looks like a good article for you too read.
 
Old 03-11-2013, 11:45 AM   #6
sundialsvcs
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: SE Tennessee, USA
Distribution: Gentoo, LFS
Posts: 10,657
Blog Entries: 4

Rep: Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938Reputation: 3938
Also ... approach your research by clearly establishing what you mean by "security" in your paper or in a particular part of it, then follow-through on that setup by explaining how the Linux kernel (in its "stock" and/or in its "hardened" forms) does or does not address that particular meaning of the term. Since the term "security" is quite broad, it is also nebulous. Plant a particular target in the ground, then shoot it bulls-eye, then plant another target and repeat until the paper's done. Make it very clear to the reader (professor) what the intended target is, and also what it is not.
 
Old 03-11-2013, 07:43 PM   #7
John VV
LQ Muse
 
Registered: Aug 2005
Location: A2 area Mi.
Posts: 17,624

Rep: Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651Reputation: 2651
red hat based systems use the SELinux enhanced kernel
developed originally by the NSA
http://www.nsa.gov/research/selinux/
now here
http://selinuxproject.org/page/Main_Page
 
  


Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Security

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration