Securing Your World Sherwood AR

Posted by : Maggie Biggs

You may well have chosen to migrate to Linux servers to support your business due to the cost savings. Or perhaps your move to Linux was brought about by the seemingly never-ending security holes and related patches associated with the Windows operating system.

The move to Linux is a wise one, given both economics and security concerns. However, adopting Linux doesn't mean you can neglect security. Regardless of the operating system or whether the server is privately or publicly accessible, any server should be installed with security in mind and maintained within the context of a security process over time.

That said, how do you secure your Linux servers? Do you have to be an expert? Hardly. Start by thinking about the role of your Linux server before you install the operating system. Will your Linux server host a Web site, or will it act as a file-and-print server on your network? Maybe you're using a Linux server to host your company's intranet or to serve up other company applications. Defining the server role up front helps you determine the type of installation to do. It also helps you decide which portions of the operating system and associated applications will require security configurations.

Next, think about physical security. It may sound simplistic, but you need to maintain your Linux server in a secure room where only authorized administrators can access it. ...

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