OSNews > Thread > "RE: You call that hardening?" by AbuHassan

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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RE: You call that hardening?

by AbuHassan on Wed 26th Nov 2008 02:26 UTC in reply to "You call that hardening?"

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2008-08-26

How about Bastille?

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RE[2]: You call that hardening?

by B. Janssen on Wed 26th Nov 2008 09:08 in reply to "RE: You call that hardening?"

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2006-10-11

Bastille is a swell tool, it can't be recommended enough. It will harden your system pretty well and educate you on the fly -- but it's only a first step, and Bastille tells you so. Security (as well as freedom) is not a state, it's a process.

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