Is there a hotter topic in technology than protecting your computer? Some experts will tell you there is no such thing as an absolutely secure system. They joke that if you want your server or application to be truly secure, you should turn off your server, disconnect it from the network, and place it in a safe location. But the obvious question arises: what good is an application or server that no one can use?
This presents a dilemma around security: how can we ensure security while still keeping servers or applications usable and valuable? I am by no means a security expert, although I hope to be one someday. Therefore, I believe it is meaningful to share what can be done with Raspberry Pi to learn about computer security.
I want to point out that, like other articles in this series aimed at Raspberry Pi beginners, my goal is not to delve deeply into the subject, but rather to spark your interest in learning more about these topics.
Kali Linux
When we talk about “doing something related to security,” one Linux distribution that comes to mind is Kali Linux[1]. The development of Kali Linux mainly focuses on forensics and penetration testing. It has over 600 pre-installed penetration testing tools[2] to test the security of your computer, as well as a forensic mode[3] that avoids touching the internal hard drives or swap space of the system being checked.
Like Raspbian, Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution, and you can find documentation on how to install it on your Raspberry Pi on Kali’s main documentation portal[4]. If you have already installed Raspbian or another Linux distribution on your Raspberry Pi, installing Kali should not be a problem. The creators of Kali have even integrated training, workshops, and professional certifications[5] to help advance your career in the security field.
Other Linux Distributions
Most standard Linux distributions, such as Raspbian, Ubuntu, and Fedora, also have many available security tools[6] in their repositories. Some great tools you can try include Nmap[7], Wireshark[8], auditctl[9], and SELinux[10].
Projects
You can run many other security-related projects on your Raspberry Pi, such as honeypots[11], ad blockers[12], and USB cleaners[13]. Take some time to learn about them!
via: https://opensource.com/article/19/3/computer-security-raspberry-pi
Author: Anderson Silva[15] Topic: lujun9972 Translator: hopefully2333 Proofreader: wxy
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