Linux Security Tools

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This talk is a brief overview of what tools are available for Linux/Unix systems for securing and monitoring the system. It is geared towards people setting up a Linux server on a network. The tools covered range from built in features of Linux to packages available from repositories to packages from third parties. Basic security practices are also covered. While most of this talk covers tools and topics familiar to experienced system admins this overview is critical to anyone contemplating putting a server on the Internet. Don't wait until you get hacked to start thinking about security.