SELinux System Administration: Implement mandatory access control to secure applications, users, and information flows on Linux (pdf)

Description

Key Features

• Learn what SELinux is, and how it acts as a mandatory access control system on Linux
• Apply and tune SELinux enforcement to users, applications, platforms, and virtualization solutions
• Use real-life examples and custom policies to strengthen the security posture of your systems

Book Description

Linux is a dominant player in many organizations and in the cloud. Securing the Linux environment is extremely important for any organization, and Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) acts as an additional layer to Linux system security.

SELinux System Administration covers basic SELinux concepts and shows you how to enhance Linux system protection measures. You will get to grips with SELinux and understand how it is integrated. As you progress, you’ll get hands-on experience of tuning and configuring SELinux and integrating it into day-to-day administration tasks such as user management, network management, and application maintenance.