Securing LINUX Step by Step

The subtitle says it all: «A Survival Guide for Linux Security». This book is the result of an iterative process of consulting with experts in the field of computer and network security. The list of contributors includes staff at well-known organizations like the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the U.S. Census Bureau, so it is more than just the two main authors expertise--it is a collaborative effort of 48 experts. From a small, collaborative effort headed by a University of Helsinki student named Linus Torvalds, Linux has grown into a global phenomenon spurring new industries for distribution, training, and support. It is now the only operating system other than Windows NT that is gaining market share in corporate Information Technology infrastructures. Distributors are actively marketing easier to install, easier to use Linux systems and making real inroads onto the desktops of home, corporate, government, and educational users. By some estimates there are nearly 8 million Linux users worldwide.