Introduction

All linux distros let you control the services that run on your Linux installation, and you can make full use of this customisation feature to enhance security.

• Service management

• Application armour (AppArmor)

• Restrict access to at and cron

• Disble applications via startup applications

• Secure browsers that protect your privacy

• Use a secure messaging service

• Use a secure email service

• Use SSH tunnels

• Use a VPN service

• Use a firewall as a VPN fail-safe mechanism

• Use alternative DNS servers

• Use a Tor proxy

• Anonymise SSH sessions with Tor

• Change MAC address

• Renew IP lease

• Edit hosts file