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2.6. Organization of This Document

This document has been divided into a number of sections. They cover several broad security issues. The first, Physical Security, covers how you need to protect your physical machine from tampering. The second, Local Security, describes how to protect your system from tampering by local users. The third, Files and Filesystem Security, shows you how to setup your file systems and permissions on your files. The next, Password Security and Encryption, discusses how to use encryption to better secure your machine and network. Kernel Security discusses what kernel options you should set or be aware of for a more secure system. Network Security, describes how to better secure your Linux system from network attacks. Security Preparation, discusses how to prepare your machine(s) before bringing them on-line. Next, What To Do During and After a Break-in, discusses what to do when you detect a system compromise in progress or detect one that has recently happened. In Security Resources, some primary security resources are enumerated. The Q and A section Frequently Asked Questions, answers some frequently-asked questions, and finally a conclusion in Conclusion.

The two main points to realize when reading this document are:


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