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Learning Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project

You're reading from   Learning Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project Develop powerful embedded Linux systems with the Yocto Project components

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2015
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ISBN-13 9781784397395
Length 334 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Alexandru Vaduva Alexandru Vaduva
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Learning Embedded Linux Using the Yocto Project
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
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Preface
1. Introduction 2. Cross-compiling FREE CHAPTER 3. Bootloaders 4. Linux Kernel 5. The Linux Root Filesystem 6. Components of the Yocto Project 7. ADT Eclipse Plug-ins 8. Hob, Toaster, and Autobuilder 9. Wic and Other Tools 10. Real-time 11. Security 12. Virtualization 13. CGL and LSB Index

Security in Linux


At the core of every Linux system is the Linux kernel. Any malicious code that is able to damage or take control of a system also has repercussions that affect the Linux kernel. So, it only makes clear to users that having a secure kernel is also an important part of the equation. Fortunately, the Linux kernel is secure and has a number of security features and programs. The man behind all this is James Morris, the maintainer of the Linux kernel security subsystem. There is even a separate Linux repository for this that can be accessed at http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/jmorris/linux-security.git;a=summary. Also, by inspecting http://kernsec.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page, which is the main page of the Linux kernel security subsystem, you can see the exact projects that are managed inside this subsystem and maybe lend a hand to them if you're interested.

There is also a workgroup that provides security enhancements and verifications to the Linux kernel to make sure...

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