Linux Is Wide Open - And Nobody Is Fixing It

Описание: If you think installing Linux automatically makes you secure you might be wrong. In this video I walk through the essential security settings for both Linux Desktop and Server environments to protect your data and privacy.

We cover everything from disk encryption and firewalls on the desktop to hardening SSH and automated defense tools for your home server.

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⚙️ Links and Commands

ClamAV Real-Time Scanning: https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Usage/...
Used commands:

Install GUFW:
sudo apt install gufw

Install and configure UFW:
sudo apt install ufw
sudo ufw enable

To allow a specific Port (Port 22 for SSH in this example):
sudo ufw allow 22

Check UFW status:
sudo ufw status

Install Updates Automatically:
sudo apt install unattended-upgrades
sudo systemctl enable unattended-upgrades
sudo systemctl start unattended-upgrades

Install and configure Fail2Ban:
sudo apt install fail2ban
sudo systemctl enable fail2ban
sudo systemctl start fail2ban

Configure Fail2Ban (Use .local to prevent updates from overwriting settings):
sudo cp /etc/fail2ban/jail.conf /etc/fail2ban/jail.local && sudo nano /etc/fail2ban/jail.local

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⏰ Timestamps

00:00 - Intro - Linux isn't secure!
00:31 - 1- LUKS Disk Encryption
01:16 - 2- Updates Automation
01:46 - 3- Enable Software Firewall
03:34 - 4- Backup your Linux OS
04:22 - 5- Use a Linux Anti Virus!
05:25 - 6- Portmaster - Privacy Application Firewall
06:30 - 1- Enable Server Firewall
07:32 - 2- Automate Server Updates
08:23 - 3- Intrusion prevention - Fail2Ban
09:34 - Bye


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🛑 Disclaimer

This video is for educational purposes only. Always back up your data! This description may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you).

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