CHAPTER 8
Auditing Unix and Linux Operating Systems
This chapter discusses the steps required for auditing Unix- and Linux-based operating systems (also referred to as *nix systems) and includes the following:
• The history of Unix and Linux
• Basic commands for getting around in the *nix environment
• How to audit Unix and Linux systems, focusing on the following main areas:
• Account management
• Permissions management
• Network security and controls
• Security monitoring and other general controls
• Tools and resources for enhancing your *nix audits
Background
Unix dates back to 1969, when it was developed by employees at AT&T for the purpose of providing an environment in which multiple users could run programs. Strong ...
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