9 Best Linux-Based Security Tools | Linux Today

9 Best Linux-Based Security Tools

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Robert Dale
Feb 15, 2019

Information security specialists and sysadmins need to be sure their networks are sealed against malicious attacks. This is why the practice of penetration testing is commonly employed, to sniff out security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers. Home Linux users should also be wary about the security of their systems. There are a huge variety of tools for accomplishing this, but some stand out in the industry more than others.

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Robert Dale

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