Introduction to Intrusion Protection and Network Security

Jennifer Vesperman

jenn@linuxchix.org

Megan Golding

meggolding@yahoo.com

2002-02-24

Revision History
Revision 0.1	2002-02-17	Revised by: MEG
Converted from text file. Modified wording.
Revision 0.2	2002-02-23	Revised by: MEG
Incorporated Jenn's suggestions.
Revision 0.3	2002-02-24	Revised by: MEG
Conforming to LDP standards. Added abstract.

In this introduction to protecting your computers from intrusion, the author discusses concepts of computer security. Selecting good passwords, using firewalls, and other security concepts are introduced.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Copyright Information
1.2. Overview

2. The Locked Front Door

3. Passwords

4. Permissions

5. Firewalls

6. Other security measures

6.1. Unused programs
6.2. Bugs & patches
6.3. Monitoring
6.4. What do I do if I think I've been broken into?
6.5. Final words

7. Links and further information

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