Linux® networks, servers, and individual computer systems generally need to be secured for a safe working experience. There are many ways to secure Linux® systems and there are also several Linux® security tools available to assist you in carrying out your security tasks. You can choose the best Linux® security tools by determining your needs first, such as baisc security or protection from malicious attacks. The compatibility of Linux® security tools with your computer system is also often important. Each of these security tools frequently has its own considerations you also need to think about before acquiring and installing it in your system.
Your firewall is your first line of defense against outside attacks or malicious software. There are Linux® security tools that are specifically designed to act as a firewall. These Linux® firewall tools can often protect a single computer. Firewalls are generally necessary whether your computer is for personal use or used for more sensitive projects that involve critical data.
Aside from having their data corrupted by malicious software, Linux® servers can also suffer other kinds of security problems if not protected properly. Malicious software can be used to perpetrate attacks on other computer systems, relay spam e-mail to other people, and steal identities, including yours. The best way to protect against these threats is to use trusted and popular network security tools.
Several common Linux® network security tools are known for being effective. These tools are often capable of system analysis, data recovery, security auditing, network monitoring, and network management. Most of these Linux® security tools are designed specifically to protect web servers and networks. If you need one computer to act as the main control panel for your entire network, you can use any of these distributions for a secure base for your network.
If you do not want an entire Linux® distribution to provide security for your network, you can also install individual Linux® security tools for specific tasks such as assessing network vulnerability and system security. You can use any of these as long as you check their compatibility with your Linux® distribution. It is frequently not safe to assume that all software is compatible with most Linux® distributions, so you have to check first before trying to install them.
