Lynis: the essential tool for security audits on Linux
Discover how Lynis helps you assess and strengthen the security of your Linux systems through automated audits and practical recommendations.
Nikto: Essential web vulnerability scanner for Linux administrators
Nikto is an open-source scanner that allows detecting vulnerabilities in web servers from Linux systems. This guide covers its installation,
How to use OWASP ZAP on Linux for web security testing
Learn how to install, configure, and run OWASP ZAP on Linux distributions to perform penetration testing and improve the security
How to use Burp Suite on Linux for web penetration testing
Learn how to install, configure, and use Burp Suite on Linux distributions to perform effective web penetration testing, from the
Hydra on Linux: Complete guide for password audits
Discover how to install, configure, and use Hydra on Linux systems to perform brute-force tests ethically and effectively.
John the Ripper: the Swiss Army knife for password auditing on Linux
Discover how John the Ripper becomes an essential tool for testing password security on Linux systems, from its installation to
How to protect your Linux server with Fail2ban
Fail2ban is an essential tool for blocking brute-force attacks on Linux servers by monitoring logs and automatically blocking offending IPs.
Firewalld: Complete guide to managing the firewall in Linux
Learn what firewalld is, how to install it, manage zones and services, create custom rules, and automate its configuration on
UFW: Complete guide to configuring the simple firewall on Linux
Learn how to install, configure, and manage UFW, the uncomplicated Linux firewall, with practical examples and best practices.
Complete guide to iptables: fundamentals, syntax, and practical examples
Learn how iptables works, its table and chain structure, and how to create effective rules to protect your Linux server.