Hardened Slackware (for desktop user)
by kukibl from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5864T)
Hi guys.
Not sure is it because of Windows and Mac OS habits or the quite some time off Linux (or being mature and global concerns regarding security and privacy in general), but with the new Linux box I started research connected with making my installation more secure (so desktop user aspect, not the server one).
Considering I did not find many Slackware articles on this topic (except few older threads), my idea is to try to contribute and write one complete and general guide on this topic targeted at desktop user. Considering I am not expert on the topic, I would use resources from other distributions and this thread to gather tips and advice, as well to write drafts for each step. The final result I would submit to Slackware docs. Considering I have max. 2 hours daily available for my "computing" time (and I cannot devote it only for this purpose), I expect to finish it in a few months. I do not want to rush, want to do it in quality manner and learn at the same time.
For the idea and some general structure with many improvements I would use this Debian wiki article:
https://wiki.debian.org/SetupGuides/...rsonalComputer
The one is quite biased and has a lot individual/personal statements which I will certainly avoid, but general structure and tips look helpful.
Besides this, I know about this one (which gets regularly updated):
https://github.com/pyllyukko/harden.sh
Also, Arch and Gentoo wiki pages:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Security
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Security_Handbook
Basically, I would gather the info, test it and apply on my Slackware installation and then write instructions with explanation for each point.
Hopefully, this evening I will outline the topics I plan to cover and I would use this thread for consulting purposes.
All the criticism, opinions, tips and proposal are more than welcome.
Not sure is it because of Windows and Mac OS habits or the quite some time off Linux (or being mature and global concerns regarding security and privacy in general), but with the new Linux box I started research connected with making my installation more secure (so desktop user aspect, not the server one).
Considering I did not find many Slackware articles on this topic (except few older threads), my idea is to try to contribute and write one complete and general guide on this topic targeted at desktop user. Considering I am not expert on the topic, I would use resources from other distributions and this thread to gather tips and advice, as well to write drafts for each step. The final result I would submit to Slackware docs. Considering I have max. 2 hours daily available for my "computing" time (and I cannot devote it only for this purpose), I expect to finish it in a few months. I do not want to rush, want to do it in quality manner and learn at the same time.
For the idea and some general structure with many improvements I would use this Debian wiki article:
https://wiki.debian.org/SetupGuides/...rsonalComputer
The one is quite biased and has a lot individual/personal statements which I will certainly avoid, but general structure and tips look helpful.
Besides this, I know about this one (which gets regularly updated):
https://github.com/pyllyukko/harden.sh
Also, Arch and Gentoo wiki pages:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Security
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Security_Handbook
Basically, I would gather the info, test it and apply on my Slackware installation and then write instructions with explanation for each point.
Hopefully, this evening I will outline the topics I plan to cover and I would use this thread for consulting purposes.
All the criticism, opinions, tips and proposal are more than welcome.