Linux Security
Everything on SkillVeris tagged Linux Security — collected across the glossary, study notes, blog, and cheat sheets.
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What Are Access Control Lists (ACLs) in an Operating System?
An access control list (ACL) is a per-object list of entries, each pairing a specific user or group with the permissions they hold on that object, giving finer…
What is a chroot Jail and What Are Its Limitations?
A chroot jail is created by the chroot() system call, which changes a process’s apparent root directory `/` to a chosen subdirectory, so the process — and anyt…
What is Linux Capability Dropping and Why Does It Matter?
Linux capabilities split the traditionally all-or-nothing power of the root user into dozens of independent, fine-grained privileges — like CAP_NET_BIND_SERVIC…
AppArmor vs SELinux: What Is the Difference?
AppArmor and SELinux are both Linux Mandatory Access Control (MAC) systems that restrict what a process can do beyond standard user permissions, but AppArmor c…