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Objectives

• Understand how the linux security module works and how it is deployed
• List the varios LSM implementations available
• Understand the main features of SELinux
• Explain the different modes and policies available
• Grasp the importance of context and how to grab them and set them
• Know how to use the important SELinux utility programs

Linux Security Modules

• SELinux
• AppArmor
• Smack
• Tomoyo

Objectives

• Assess system security risks
• Fashion and implementation of security policies and procedures
• Efficiency protect BIOS and the boot loader with passwords
• Use appropiate mount options, setuid and setgid to enhance security

Creating a security policy

The characteristics of a security policy