Ubuntu Linux Starting

[DRT]

HI,

 

I am a little familiar with linux and wanted to learn more. I have Ubuntu installed and wanted some "quick steps" how to make it secure. Do updates and patch any holes, setup a firewall and antivirus. 

 

Thank You

DRT

[Gachr]

It's secure enough out of the box. You might want to look at "privacy" in the settings because there are some Amazon advertising options enabled.

[Burusutazu]

ClamAV is an open source anti-virus if you want one.

[Half-Shot]

Beyond what Gachr said, I wouldn't worry. You can look into setting up a local firewall and AppArmor which provides 'boundaries' so applications can't do things they are not allowed to do. However, I've been using Linux for 5 years and I've never had a reason to 'enhance' security beyond what you get out of the box.

[Albatross]

Unless you go out trying to get a virus or whatnot, you don't need to worry about it. Linux is a very secure OS straight out of the box. You can go into your computer settings to turn off privacy invasive things like the Amazon options etc etc. If you want to update your system, open the Dash and search "update". Click the first result and a box will come up asking for a password. Input your password and start the update. Sometimes you need to restart, others there is no need to.

 

Have a great time on Ubuntu.