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Linux Security: SUSE Linux Enterprise 11

Defend the Open Enterprise with Integrated Linux IT Security

Linux IT Security

SUSE® Linux Enterprise 11 builds on the inherent security of Linux by integrating a wide range of essential server- and desktop-specific security capabilities, including encryption, firewalls, virtual private networking, certificate creation and management, authentication, support for fingerprint readers, access control and proxy management. It's the only Linux distribution to include integrated application-level security with AppArmor®. Create a secure enterprise, and guard against network attack, with the premier Linux IT security capabilities in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11.

Firewall Your Applications

SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 includes AppArmor, the revolutionary application-level security service that lets you rapidly develop powerful server and desktop defenses while reducing IT workloads and lowering cost of ownership. Preventing network attack has never been easier, or more cost effective.

Secure Your Platform

SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 includes even more improvements for security. It ships with a rock solid audit subsystem that enables SUSE Linux Enterprise to meet strict government standards and industry requirements. Furthermore, support has been added for fingerprint readers and additional functionality has been added for virtual private networking.

Maintain Your Environment

Creating and maintaining a secure enterprise environment means continuously monitoring your systems and carefully maintaining the software code base. SUSE Linux Enterprise includes a complete portfolio of integrated management tools to simplify and automate configuration and patch management.

Leverage Novell Enterprise Security Support Services

Novell will help you safeguard your secure enterprise over the long haul. Staying abreast of security issues can challenge even the most capable IT professionals. Luckily, you don't have to do it all yourself. Novell is wholly committed to providing the information and services you need to protect critical assets.


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