Hardening the Linux desktop

Although GNU/Linux® has the reputation of being a much more secure operating system than Microsoft® Windows®, you still need to secure the Linux desktop. This tutorial takes you through the steps of installing and configuring antivirus software, creating a backup-restore plan, and making practical use of a firewall. When you finish, you'll have the knowledge and tools you need to harden your Linux desktop against most attacks and prevent illegitimate access to your computer.

In this tutorial

* Protect your computer against malware attacks
* Configure a firewall to keep attackers out
* Back up important files and recover files after a successful backup
* Install updates to your operating system and other software
* Password-protect the bootloader