Your Linux Is Probably Not Secure - Here's Why

If you think installing Linux automatically makes you secure you might be wrong. In this video I walk through the essential security settings for both Linux Desktop and Server environments to protect your data and privacy. We cover everything from disk encryption and firewalls on the desktop to hardening SSH and automated defence tools for your home server. --- ### ⚙️ Links and Commands * ClamAV Real-Time Scanning: https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Usage/Scanning.html#on-access-scanning * Used commands: Install GUFW: sudo apt install gufw Install and configure UFW: sudo apt install ufw sudo ufw enable To allow a specific Port (Port 22 for SSH in this example): sudo ufw allow 22 Check UFW status: sudo ufw status Install Updates Automatically: sudo apt install unattended-upgrades sudo systemctl enable unattended-upgrades sudo systemctl start unattended-upgrades Install and configure Fail2Ban: sudo apt install fail2ban sudo systemctl enable fail2ban sudo systemctl start fail2ban Configure Fail2Ban (Use .local to prevent updates from overwriting settings): sudo cp /etc/fail2ban/jail.conf /etc/fail2ban/jail.local && sudo nano /etc/fail2ban/jail.local --- ### ⏰ Timestamps * 00:00 - Intro - Linux isn't secure! * 00:31 - 1- LUKS Disk Encryption * 01:16 - 2- Updates Automation * 01:46 - 3- Enable Software Firewall * 03:34 - 4- Backup your Linux OS * 04:22 - 5- Use a Linux Anti Virus! * 05:25 - 6- Portmaster - Privacy Application Firewall * 06:30 - 1- Enable Server Firewall * 07:32 - 2- Automate Server Updates * 08:23 - 3- Intrusion prevention - Fail2Ban * 09:34 - Bye ### ⚙️ Awesome Videos * https://youtu.be/UWSmOnJE2X8 * https://youtu.be/piBSgHsv9SQ --- ### 💬 Socials & Support * https://ko-fi.com/libre_data * https://libre-data.com --- ### 🛑 Disclaimer This video is for educational purposes only. Always back up your data! This description may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you). --- #linux #security #homelab #selfhosting #privacy #opensource #sysadmin #libre_data