Security

Red Hat is aware that from time to time malicious individualssend emails that claim to carry, or link to, security patches for Red Hat products. Red Hat customers should always use the Red Hat Network as this provides a secure channel for obtaining and installing official security updates. All software updates fromRed Hat are digitally signed to ensure their integrity.

As the leader in open source software, Red Hat provides a variety of ways to help improve the security of your Linux-based IT infrastructure.

Solutions

Red Hat Network

The easiest way to keep your systems up to date and secure.

Security Consulting

Cost-effective security analysis and solutions for every stage of your Enterprise Linux deployment.

Security Training

We offer several Linux security courses on topics such as security network services, firewall solutions, and secure web server administration.

Red Hat Security Partners

Our partner solutions can help organizations of any size build comprehensive security architectures with Enterprise Linux.

Resources

Security Resource Center

Single source for information about ways to help improve Linux security.

Security Response Team

Learn more about the Red Hat team responsible for finding and addressing security related issues.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Security Guide

Security guide provides help with designing a secure environment with Enterprise Linux.

SELinux

Developed by the National Security Agency, SELinux allows Linux to support stronger levels of security.

Security Updates

Find the latest information about security errata and check for updates.

Overview

Transparent

The strength of open source development has made Red Hat Enterprise Linux into a highly secure operating system that lowers the cost of security maintenance.

Vigilant

Red Hat continually looks for potential security exposures and delivers tested security updates through Red Hat Network

Innovative

Red Hat leads the way in developing new security technology for Linux. As a result, Red Hat is making secure operating system architectures an affordable, mainstream solution.

Inclusive

Red Hat works closely with partners to make sure customers have a choice in building a secure, integrated environment.

Open Source Architecture

No two organizations are alike. No solution stack fits every customer. Which is why the Open Source Architecture is based on true open standards and built around you.