“By its very nature, Linux offers many possibilities for
remote users, when networked. Much of its popularity rests on
the very fact that complex networking tasks can be achieved with
relative simplicity and expediency. The downside of this, however,
is that Linux can be vulnerable to serious remote compromise and
penetration. For the beginner and average user, the solution is an
understanding of basic Linux security…”
“Perhaps the most important aspect of security under Linux, and
any environment, is understanding the programs which are running,
and their vulnerabilities. This understanding comes with experience
and reading.”