Here’s a list of 100 chapter titles for learning Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) from beginner to advanced, with a focus on operating systems:
- Introduction to SELinux: What is SELinux and Why Use It?
- History and Evolution of SELinux
- Understanding Mandatory Access Control (MAC) vs. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
- Installing SELinux on Linux Distributions
- Checking SELinux Status:
sestatus and getenforce
- SELinux Modes: Enforcing, Permissive, and Disabled
- Understanding SELinux Contexts: Files, Processes, and Users
- Viewing SELinux Contexts with
ls -Z and ps -Z
- Introduction to SELinux Policies: Targeted, Strict, and MLS
- Basic SELinux Configuration:
/etc/selinux/config
- Understanding SELinux Logs:
/var/log/audit/audit.log
- Using
audit2why and audit2allow to Diagnose Denials
- Restoring Default SELinux Contexts with
restorecon
- Fixing Common SELinux Denials for Web Servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
- SELinux and File Permissions: How They Work Together
- Managing SELinux Booleans with
getsebool and setsebool
- Common SELinux Booleans for Web, Database, and FTP Servers
- Introduction to SELinux Users and Roles
- Mapping Linux Users to SELinux Users
- SELinux and SSH: Troubleshooting Access Issues
- SELinux and Docker: Basic Configuration
- SELinux and Virtualization: Securing KVM and QEMU
- SELinux and Network Services: FTP, Samba, and NFS
- SELinux and Cron Jobs: Troubleshooting Denials
- SELinux and Home Directories: Managing User Files
- SELinux and Systemd: Securing Services
- SELinux and Logging: Using
ausearch and auditd
- SELinux and Firewalls: Integrating with
firewalld and iptables
- SELinux and Containers: Securing Podman and Docker
- Best Practices for Beginners Using SELinux
- Understanding SELinux Policy Modules
- Viewing Installed SELinux Policy Modules with
semodule -l
- Creating Custom SELinux Policy Modules with
audit2allow
- Compiling and Loading SELinux Policy Modules
- Managing SELinux Policies with
semanage
- Customizing File Contexts with
semanage fcontext
- Port Labeling: Managing Network Ports with SELinux
- SELinux and Databases: Securing MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- SELinux and Web Applications: Securing PHP, Python, and Node.js
- SELinux and Email Servers: Securing Postfix and Dovecot
- SELinux and DNS: Securing BIND
- SELinux and LDAP: Securing OpenLDAP
- SELinux and VPNs: Securing OpenVPN and WireGuard
- SELinux and Cloud Services: Securing OpenStack and Kubernetes
- SELinux and High-Availability Systems: Securing Pacemaker and Corosync
- SELinux and File Sharing: Securing NFS and Samba
- SELinux and Virtualization: Securing Libvirt and QEMU
- SELinux and Containers: Advanced Configuration for Docker and Podman
- SELinux and System Auditing: Advanced
auditd Configuration
- SELinux and Multi-Level Security (MLS): An Introduction
- SELinux and Multi-Category Security (MCS): An Introduction
- SELinux and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- SELinux and User Management: Mapping Linux Users to SELinux Roles
- SELinux and Network Security: Securing Network Interfaces
- SELinux and Kernel Modules: Securing Loadable Modules
- SELinux and System Recovery: Troubleshooting Boot Issues
- SELinux and Backup Systems: Securing Bacula and Rsync
- SELinux and Monitoring Tools: Securing Nagios and Zabbix
- SELinux and Development Environments: Securing IDEs and Compilers
- Intermediate Troubleshooting: Debugging Complex SELinux Denials
- Understanding SELinux Policy Language
- Writing Custom SELinux Policies from Scratch
- Compiling and Testing Custom SELinux Policies
- SELinux and Kernel Development: Securing Custom Kernels
- SELinux and Embedded Systems: Securing IoT Devices
- SELinux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- SELinux and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- SELinux and Cloud-Native Security: Securing Containers and Microservices
- SELinux and DevOps: Integrating SELinux into CI/CD Pipelines
- SELinux and Automation: Using Ansible and Puppet for SELinux Management
- SELinux and Compliance: Meeting Regulatory Requirements
- SELinux and Forensic Analysis: Investigating Security Incidents
- SELinux and Intrusion Detection: Integrating with IDS/IPS Systems
- SELinux and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- SELinux and Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)
- SELinux and Secure Boot: Integrating with UEFI
- SELinux and Virtualization Security: Advanced Libvirt and QEMU Configurations
- SELinux and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
- SELinux and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- SELinux and Blockchain: Securing Distributed Ledgers
- SELinux and Artificial Intelligence: Securing AI Frameworks
- SELinux and Quantum Computing: Future-Proofing Security
- SELinux and Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing Least Privilege
- SELinux and Confidential Computing: Securing Enclaves
- SELinux and Hardware Emulation: Securing QEMU and KVM
- SELinux and Firmware Security: Securing UEFI and BIOS
- SELinux and Supply Chain Security: Securing Software Delivery
- SELinux and Open Source Security: Contributing to SELinux Development
- SELinux and Academic Research: Exploring New Security Models
- SELinux and Future Trends: The Evolution of MAC in Operating Systems
- Advanced SELinux Policy Development: Writing Complex Policies
- SELinux and Formal Verification: Proving Policy Correctness
- SELinux and Machine Learning: Automating Policy Generation
- SELinux and Quantum Security: Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography
- SELinux and Hardware Security: Securing Custom Hardware
- SELinux and Distributed Systems: Securing Large-Scale Clusters
- SELinux and Cyber-Physical Systems: Securing IoT and Industrial Control Systems
- SELinux and National Security: Implementing Government-Grade Security
- SELinux and Open Source Contributions: Becoming a SELinux Developer
- Mastering SELinux: Becoming a Security Expert
This progression covers a wide range of topics, from basic SELinux usage to advanced policy development and integration with cutting-edge technologies, making it suitable for learners at all levels.