[olug] securing rh7.2 box

[roger schmeits]

Just found this from anotherr listserv. enjoy
http://seifried.org

On Thu, 2002-08-22 at 10:09, roger schmeits wrote:
> Greetings:
> Having install 7.2 with all updates using apt-get (very nice package --
> should check it out) with Bastille-Linux I am fuzzy on where to begin.
> 
> I need to harden this box for Internet usage. i.e. it will be a smtp
> gateway for our company. would like to secure this machine to a very a
> reasonable level (which is??? please suggest!).
> 
> Next process will be replace sendmail with postfix (no offense to
> sendmail fantics). done just finished a few minutes ago
> 
> Run Bastille-linux. done.
> 
> Further shutdown unneeded services. next
> 
> replace ipchains with iptables.
> 
> Have downloaded Securing & Optim. Linux v1.3 from www.openna.com and
> will work thru this doc.
> 
> Any other suggestions?
> 
> Roger
> 
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