System Security

How to secure a Linux system

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Looking to secure your Linux system? This security guide shows you how to perform system hardening and run technical audits to keep it in optimal condition.

Ubuntu system hardening guide for desktops and servers

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Step by step guide to secure any Ubuntu desktop or server. Harden your Ubuntu during installation and afterwards with the available security tips.

Linux system hardening: adding hidepid to /proc mount point

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The pseudo-filesystem /proc contains a lot of useful information for the system administrator. With the hidepid option we can restrict what users can see.