View Full Version : [ubuntu] Anyone done these "Tweaks?" are they necessary?
keithld
December 4th, 2008, 12:12 AM
Since I'm a n00b to Linux and want the most secure system I can have, I thought I'd ask you guys and the Experts here before I attempt any of these... I already have a firewall and the update manager set for security updates...
The Big Ol' Ubuntu Security Resource (http://www.itsecurity.com/features/ubuntu-secure-install-resource/)
binbash
December 4th, 2008, 01:53 AM
first of all, if you dont configure your firewall(iptables) , it does not matter you have a firewall or not.
I dont read all of the article, only important things.
First : (from the article)
-Reconfiguring shared memory
This is the most important thing there, since all of the local exploits start here : ) (at least first place to try :) )
-Disabling SSH root login
You probably dont have sshd installed if you have, this is also important
You can also apply bootup security there.Others are not important a lot for home users.
keithld
December 4th, 2008, 04:40 AM
Thanks for the info binbash,
I installed FireStarter Firewall and from what I have read it basically sets everything up for the home user...
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