LAB5 Hardening Security for Linux Services and Applications

1-What is the Apache web server? Review the /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf configuration file, and point out a setting that could enhance security.

2-OpenSSH is the de facto method to remotely access Linux systems. Explain why the use of telnet is discouraged.

3-What are symbolic links?

4-Why is it recommended to disable symbolic links in MariaDB?

5-Why would you add the skip-networking command in MariaDB?

6-What is the command, sudo /sbin/service httpd configtest used for?

7-How do you check the status of the MariaDB service?

8-Write a command that installs the SSH service, a command that starts the SSH service, and a command that check the status of the SSH service.