Author Description

Security is increasingly a concern among system administrators, including those using Red Hat Linux. "Learn Red Hat Linux Security" shows experienced system administrators a process for implementing Red Hat Linux into an overall security management system. In addition to a review of the basic computer security issues common to all systems, the book provides an in-depth discussion of security issues concerning major components of the Red Hat Linux filesystem; tools for maintaining security; and advanced security techniques. The appendixes contain definitions for terms and acronyms used in networking and Internet security; Linux security commands; Linux security weaknesses; sites related to security; and listings of networking HOWTOs, networking RFCs, and man pages for networking administration and maintenance. The companion CD-ROM contains the official Red Hat Linux 6.2 operating system for Intel computers. George M. Doss is a technical writer in Dallas, Texas, with over 20 years of experience in the computer and telecommunications fields. His titles with Wordware include "Learn Red Hat Linux OS Tips" and "Learn Red Hat Linux Server Tips".