PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES The Second Edition of Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications covers every major aspect of security on a Linux system‎.‎ Written by an industry expert‎,‎ this book is divided into three natural parts to illustrate key concepts in the field‎.‎ It opens with a discussion of the risks‎,‎ threats‎,‎ and vulnerabilities associated with Linux as an operating system using current examples and cases‎.‎ Part 2 discusses how to take advantage of the layers of security available to Linux‎-‎-user and group options‎,‎ filesystems‎,‎ and security options for important services‎,‎ as well as the security modules associated with AppArmor and SELinux‎.‎ The book closes with a look at the use of both open source and proprietary tools when building a layered security strategy for Linux operating system environments‎.‎ Using real‎-world examples and exercises‎,‎ this useful resource incorporates hands‎-on activities to walk readers through the fundamentals of security strategies related to the Linux system‎.‎ Instructor Materials for Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications include‎:‎ PowerPoint Lecture Slides Exam Questions Case Scenarios/Handouts About the Series This book is part of the Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning‎.‎ Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security‎,‎ Cybersecurity‎,‎ Information Assurance‎,‎ and Information Systems Security‎,‎ this series features a comprehensive‎,‎ consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area‎.‎ These titles deliver fundamental information‎-security principles packed with real‎-world applications and examples‎.‎ Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals ‎(‎CISSPs‎)‎‎,‎ they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security‎.‎ Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field‎,‎ these books are not just current‎,‎ but forward‎-thinking‎-putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today‎,‎ but of tomorrow‎,‎ as well‎.‎