AppArmor on your server is a protection worth trying
Introduction
AppArmor is a security system that allows you to restrict access and behavior of applications on your server. AppArmor works based on profiles that determine which files, network ports, system calls, and other resources each application can use. AppArmor helps you prevent or mitigate the effects of attacks on your server, such as hacking, malicious code injection, privilege escalation, and others.
Advantages of AppArmor
AppArmor has several advantages over other security systems such as SELinux or Firejail. Here are some of them:
- Easy to set up and use. AppArmor does not require kernel recompilation or file system modification. You can install and activate AppArmor on your server using several commands. AppArmor also provides you with ready-made profiles for many popular applications such as Apache, MySQL, SSH and others. You can easily customize and modify these profiles to suit your needs.
- Flexibility and scalability. AppArmor allows you to create and apply profiles for any application, including those that you develop yourself. You can use different levels of restrictions for different applications, depending on their importance and risk. You can also easily add and remove profiles, switch between them and monitor their status.
- Compatibility and performance. AppArmor does not affect the operation of your server and does not create conflicts with other security systems. AppArmor also does not reduce the performance of your server, as it runs at the core level and does not require additional resources.
Why is it used
AppArmor is used by many companies and organizations that care about the security of their servers and applications. Some of them are:
- Canonical. The company that develops and maintains the Ubuntu distribution, one of the most popular and user-friendly Linux distributions. Canonical includes AppArmor in Ubuntu by default and actively develops and improves it.
- Google. A company that provides many services and products, such as the search engine, Gmail, YouTube, Google Cloud and others. Google uses AppArmor to protect its servers and applications from external and internal threats.
- Mozilla. The company that develops and maintains the Firefox browser, one of the most secure and functional browsers. Mozilla uses AppArmor to restrict access and behavior of its applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, Bugzilla and others.
How will it be useful in business
AppArmor can be useful for your business if you want to improve the security and reliability of your server and applications. AppArmor will help you:
- Protect your server and applications from attacks and hacking. AppArmor will prevent attackers from gaining access to your data, files, network and other resources. AppArmor will also prevent malicious code from running on your server or your applications.
- Reduce the risk of data loss or corruption. AppArmor will not accidentally or intentionally delete or modify important files or databases. AppArmor will also prevent your server or applications from being damaged or corrupted.
- Comply with safety standards and regulations. AppArmor will help you meet the safety requirements and recommendations that apply to your business or industry. AppArmor will also help you pass audits and security checks.
How to install AppArmor?
We shot a video for you which is show the installation method on Ubuntu. You can watch it here!
Conclusion about it
AppArmor is an effective and easy-to-use security system that allows you to restrict access and behavior of applications on your server. AppArmor has many advantages such as ease of setup and use, flexibility and scalability, compatibility and performance. AppArmor is used by many companies and organizations that care about the security of their servers and applications. AppArmor can be useful for your business if you want to improve the security and reliability of your server and applications.
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