Kernel security is a key determinant of overall system security. After all, the Linux kernel is the foundation of the OS and the core interface between a computer’s hardware and its processes.
Luckily, Linux now supports a range of effective open-source extensions and external tools engineered to boost kernel security. From the threats you should be aware of to the initiatives and technologies designed to reinforce and enhance the security of the Linux kernel, here’s what you need to know.
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