LXer: 7 steps to securing your Linux server
 

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This primer will introduce you to basic Linux server security. While it focuses on Debian/Ubuntu, you can apply everything presented here to other Linux distributions. I also encourage you to research this material and extend it where applicable.1. Update your serverThe first thing you should do to secure your server is to update the local repositories and upgrade the operating system and installed applications by applying the latest patches.On Ubuntu and Debian:read more

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