Linux Tutorials on the topic “security”
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How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu 22.04
Author: Navjot Singh • Tags: linux, security, ubuntu • Comments: 0 • Published: Sep 01, 2022Wireguard is an open-source cross-platform Virtual Private Network (VPN) implementation that uses state-of-the-art cryptography. This tutorial will cover how to install Wireguard VPN on a Ubuntu 22.04 server and connect to it using a Ubuntu client.
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How to scan for viruses with ClamAV on Ubuntu 22.04
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: desktop, security, server, ubuntu • Comments: 22 • Updated: Aug 04, 2022There aren't many viruses made for Linux distributions and as such, most people who use such systems don't even bother using antivirus software. Those however who do want to be able to scan their system or other windows-based systems that are connected on a Linux PC through a network can use ClamAV. ClamAV is an open-source anti-virus engine that is built to detect viruses, trojans, malware, and other threats. It supports multiple file formats (documents, executables, or archives), utilizes multi-thread scanner features and receives updates for its signature database at least 3-4 times a day.
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How to Install OpenLDAP on Ubuntu 22.04
Author: Arvid L • Tags: linux, security, server, ubuntu • Comments: 0 • Published: Jul 18, 2022OpenLDAP is a software implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This guide will teach you how to set up LDAP Server with OpenLDAP and LDAP Account Manager on the Ubuntu 22.04 server. This guide also will teach how to set up LDAP users and how to set up an LDAP Account Manager for managing the OpenLDAP server.
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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding sudo on Ubuntu
Author: Himanshu Arora • Tags: linux, security, shell, ubuntu • Comments: 2 • Updated: Jul 07, 2022The sudo command on Linux: ever got a 'Permission denied' error while working on the Linux command line? Chances are that you were trying to perform an operation that requires root permissions.
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How to Install and Configure Fail2ban on Ubuntu 22.04
Author: Arvid L • Tags: linux, security, ubuntu • Comments: 0 • Published: May 24, 2022Fail2ban is free and open-source IPS (Intrusion Prevention Software) that helps administrators secure Linux servers against malicious login and brute-force attacks. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and configure Fail2ban for securing the Ubuntu 22.04 server. This guide also covers the basic command of fail2ban-client for managing Fail2ban service and jails.
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How to Install FreeIPA on Rocky Linux
Author: Arvid L • Tags: linux, security • Comments: 1 • Published: May 09, 2022FreeIPA is a free and open-source identity management solution for Linux/Unix operating systems. In this guide, we will show you how to install the FreeIPA Identity manager on the Rocky Linux server.
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OpenSSH Security Hardening Guide for Linux
Author: Ali Imran Nagori • Tags: linux, security • Comments: 0 • Published: Apr 26, 2022SSH is one of the most widely used protocols for system administration on Linux platforms. This guide shows how to harden the SSHd setup of your server.
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How to Install Padloc Password Manager on Rocky Linux 8
Author: Navjot Singh • Tags: linux, security • Comments: 3 • Published: Apr 20, 2022Padloc is a cloud-based password management solution that allows you to access and use your saved passwords across multiple platforms. It offers a simple interface and can be used to save your passwords and can encrypt and store sensitive documents.
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How to Install and Use SFTP on Linux Servers
Author: Arvid L • Tags: centos, debian, linux, security, server, ubuntu • Comments: 2 • Published: Apr 04, 2022SFTP or SSH File Transfer Protocol is a method for securely transferring data between computers. In this guide, you will learn how to set up SFTP Server on a Linux system.
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How to use Apache Guacamole to create a VNC Connection
Author: Navjot Singh • Tags: linux, networking, security • Comments: 0 • Published: Mar 28, 2022In this tutorial, you will learn how to install VNC on your Linux server and use Guacamole to create a VNC connection. We will cover all common distributions and specify differences wherever needed.
