Upgrade and configure your hardware to boost performance*Customize the kernel and tune the filesystem for optimal results*Use JFS and LVM to enhance the filesystem reliability and manageability*Tweak Apache, Sendmail, Samba, and NFS servers for increased speed*Protect against root compromises by enabling LIDS and Libsafe in the kernel*Use PAM, OpenSSL, shadow passwords, OpenSSH, and xinetd to enhance network security*Set up sensible security on Apache and reduce CGI and SSI risks*Secure BIND, Sendmail, ProFTPD, Samba, and NFS servers*Create a highly configurable packet filtering firewall to protect your network*Build a secure virtual private network with FreeS/WAN*Use port scanners, password crackers, and CGI scanners to locate vulnerabilities before the hackers doReviewed and Approved by the Experts at Red Hat CD-ROM Features Security tools, including cgichk.pl, gShield, IP Filter, John the Ripper, Lids, LSOF, Nessus, Netcat, Ngrep, Nmap, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, Postfix, SAINT trial version, SARA, Snort, Swatch, tcpdump, Tripwire Open Source Linux Edition, Vetescan, and Whisker Scripts from the book
