From 1140850508ef2feae3fa37809fb85ce121cae541 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: trimstray Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:41:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] minor updates - signed-off-by: trimstray --- README.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 99d4d6e..7f0ee31 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -82,12 +82,8 @@ A few simple rules for this project: - some hardening rules/descriptions can be done better - you can think of it also as a checklist -Before you start remember: - > This guide also contains my comments that may be differ from certain industry principles. If you are not sure what to do please see **[Policy Compliance](#policy-compliance)** chapter. -:heavy_check_mark:  If you want to start, read **[Wiki](https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide/wiki)**. - ### The importance of Linux hardening Simply speaking, hardening is the process of making a system more secure. Out of the box, Linux servers don’t come "hardened" (e.g. with the attack surface minimized). It’s up to you to prepare for each eventuality and set up systems to notify you of any suspicious activity in the future. @@ -96,6 +92,8 @@ The process of hardening servers involves both IT ops. and security teams and re You need to harden your system to protect your assets as much as possible. Why it's important? Please read a great and short article that [explains hardening process](https://linux-audit.com/linux-server-hardening-most-important-steps-to-secure-systems/) step by step by [Michael Boelen](https://michaelboelen.com/). +The first time is always the hardest, and I hope this guide will get you started down the righteous path. + ### How to hardening Linux? In my opinion you should definitely drop all non-industry policies, articles, manuals and other (especially on your production environments but also if you harden standalone home server). These lists exist to give false sense of security and they are not bases on authority standards. @@ -258,3 +256,7 @@ If this project is useful and important for you or if you really like _The Pract ## License For more please see [LICENSE](https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide/blob/master/LICENSE.md). + +--- + +:heavy_check_mark:  If you want to start, go **[here](https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide/wiki)**.