Mastering iptables could take a while, but if you have a few rules to cover the basic security needs, you'll be well on your way to protecting your Linux system.
The iptables tool is a magnificent means of securing a Linux box. But it can be rather overwhelming. Even after you gain a solid understanding of the command structure and know what to lock down and how to lock it down, iptables can be confusing. But the nice thing about iptables is that it's fairly universal in its protection. So having a few iptables rules to put together into a script can make this job much easier.
Full Story: 10 iptables rules to help secure your Linux box - ZDNet Asia
The iptables tool is a magnificent means of securing a Linux box. But it can be rather overwhelming. Even after you gain a solid understanding of the command structure and know what to lock down and how to lock it down, iptables can be confusing. But the nice thing about iptables is that it's fairly universal in its protection. So having a few iptables rules to put together into a script can make this job much easier.
Full Story: 10 iptables rules to help secure your Linux box - ZDNet Asia
