Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 25th Nov 2008 21:36 UTC, submitted by jmalasko
Although GNU/Linux has the reputation of being a more secure operating system than Microsoft Windows, you still need to secure the Linux desktop. This tutorial takes you through the steps of installing and configuring antivirus software, creating a backup-restore plan, and making practical use of a firewall. When you finish, you'll have the tools you need to harden your Linux desktop against most attacks and prevent illegal access to your computer.
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Thanks for saving myself 10 minutes 
But, could you give us a copy-pasta ?
But, could you give us a copy-pasta ?
The article is specific to Ubuntu but most applicatoins are available in standard distros. The basic article is as follows:
1. Install clamTk AV
2. Install rkhunter anti-rootkit
3. Install chrootkit anti-rootkit
4. Install firestarter firewall
5. Install Home User Backup
6. Install Updates
7. Password Protect GRUB
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The article looks more like a Windows "hardening" tutorial. For real Linux hardening look into PaX, Grsecurity, SELinux, and SSP.
http://pax.grsecurity.net/
http://www.grsecurity.net/
http://www.nsa.gov/selinux/
http://www.research.ibm.com/trl/projects/security/ssp/
RE: You call that hardening?
by AbuHassan on Wed 26th Nov 2008 02:26 UTC
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RE[2]: You call that hardening?
by B. Janssen on Wed 26th Nov 2008 09:08 UTC
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