Strengthening Linux Server Security: OpenSCAP, Lynis, AIDE, SELinux, Fail2ban, Firewalld, and FIPS Mode
Strengthening Linux Server Security: OpenSCAP, Lynis, AIDE, SELinux, Fail2ban, Firewalld, and FIPS Mode Securing your Linux server is crucial given the increasing number of cyber attacks against Linux systems. Linux offers many benefits as a stable and flexible server operating system, making it an ideal platform for hosting vital apps and sensitive information. To fortify your Linux server, we’ll discuss several open source tools and methods that can help you reinforce your defenses against potential threats. We recommend employing OpenSCAP, Lynis, AIDE, SELinux, Fail2ban, Firewalld, and enabling FIPS mode to optimize your system’s resistance to intrusions. OpenSCAP: Assessing and Auditing Server Security OpenSCAP is a free and open-source solution designed to evaluate the security posture of Linux servers based on SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) guidelines created by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). By utilizing OpenSCAP, you can perform thorough vul...