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AppArmor vs SELinux

A side-by-side look at AppArmor and SELinux. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AppArmor

AppArmor

Security & Privacy

AppArmor is an open source application security system that restricts the capabilities of Linux processes. It can prevent applications from accessing parts of the operating system or taking undesirable actions.

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SELinux

SELinux

Security & Privacy

SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a Linux kernel security module that provides a mechanism for supporting access control security policies. It is designed to enhance the security of Linux systems by allowing administrators to have more control over who can access the system.

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