Is Linux Secure?
Is Linux Secure? Well, yes and no. Linux does have certain design characteristics that make it more secure than Windows, but it can be configured in an insecure manner. In fact, Linux administrators need to know that an out of the box installation on a Linux server is definitely not secure. In this video, the BeginLinux Guru shares some general knowledge about secure Linux configuration.
Links to referenced articles:
https://it.slashdot.org/story/20/04/19/0040223
https://www.fudzilla.com/news/50858-attacks-on-supercomputers-were-crypto-miners
Be sure to check out my "Mastering Linux Security and Hardening" book:
Packt Publishing link:
https://www.packtpub.com/product/mastering-linux-security-and-hardening-third-edition/9781837630516
Amazon link:
https://amzn.to/3ZdIR7Y
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