Risk mitigation in vulnerable Linux servers: The role of OSSEC in attack prevention
Keywords:
OSSEC, security on Linux servers, intrusion detection, attack prevention, proactive monitoringAbstract
The protection of vulnerable Linux servers is essential in critical infrastructure environments. This study analyzes the impact of OSSEC on threat detection and mitigation in Linux servers with limited security configurations. Through practical implementation, its capabilities to identify unauthorized access and suspicious patterns are evaluated, as well as the effectiveness of its real-time alerts to strengthen defense against attacks. This work also addresses initial configuration, active monitoring, and observed limitations in OSSEC, highlighting its role as an effective solution in environments with minimal protection resources.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Federico Manuel Smulever, Juan Matías Pinat, Rodrigo Sebastián Gonzalez, Leopoldo José Ríos
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