• Speaker: Joshua Loscar
  * Room: CC 202
  * Time: Sun 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

• Format: Hands-on Lab (90 min)
  * Difficulty: Introductory
  * Track: Security / Privacy
  * Additional Tags: DevOps, Self-Hosting
  * Presenter Location: In-person
  * Experience: first time speaking / several-th time speaking
  * At: anywhere / at lfnw

In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, securing Linux systems is more important than ever. This hands‑on lab introduces a triple‑threat approach to Linux hardening using three foundational security tools:

• SELinux — Implements Mandatory Access Control (MAC) to enforce strict policy‑based access
  * Fapolicyd — A user‑space daemon that enhances file access control and prevents unauthorized execution
  * Auditd — Logs and monitors system calls and user activity for visibility and compliance

Participants will learn how these tools complement each other to form a comprehensive security strategy. The lab covers installation, configuration, and practical usage, showing how to:

• Build a strong security foundation for Linux infrastructure
  * Meet compliance requirements (C