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database (locatedb) in which the location of each file on your computer is stored.
If you select Nobody, any user can find only the paths in the database that can be
seen by any other (unprivileged) user. If root is selected, all local files are indexed,
because the user root, as superuser, may access all directories. Make sure that
the options Current Directory in root's Path and Current Directory in Path of
Regular Users are deactivated. Only advanced users should consider using these
options because these settings may pose a significant security risk if used incorrectly.
To have some control over the system even if it crashes, click Enable Magic SysRq
Keys.
Click Finish to complete your security configuration.
7.9.4 Certificate Management
Certificates are used for communication and can also be found, for example, on company
ID cards. To manage them or import a common server certificate, use Security and
Users → CA Management. Detailed information about certificates, their technologies,
and management with YaST are provided in
(page 813).
7.9.5 Firewall
SuSEfirewall2 can protect your machine against attacks from the Internet. Configure
it with Security and Users → Firewall. Find detailed information about SuSEfirewall2
in
Chapter 44, Masquerading and Firewalls
TIP: Automatic Activation of the Firewall
YaST automatically starts a firewall with suitable settings on every configured
network interface. Start this module only if you want to reconfigure the firewall
with custom settings or deactivate it.
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Chapter 43, Managing X.509 Certification
(page 829).
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