Re: Rename root to avoid hacking?
From: Michael Heiming (michael+USENET_at_www.heiming.de)
Date: 09/22/05
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Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:15:15 +0200
In comp.os.linux.security Roger Parks <dnlt0hn5ntzhbqkv51@safe-mail.net>:
> matt_left_coast wrote:
>> Noozer wrote:
>>
>> > Is renaming the root user part of a good Linux security plan? Would this
>> > cause any issues?
>>
>> There are more secure versions of Linux that limit the power of root
>> (SELinux and Linux using LIDS). Also, you can use access contoll list to
>> limit what root can do. If you are concerned with root and what it can do,
>> then these may be options to look into.
>> --
> Think you're exactly right.
Doubtable if you both have ever tried using a box with selinux
enabled in reality? Had to disable it to get a working system,
sure it should be possible to configure it probably, but it's
highly doubtable someone who thinks he could tighten security
with renaming the root account, would be able to do this.
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