{"id":105299,"date":"2024-01-19T10:53:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=105299"},"modified":"2024-02-06T11:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T16:22:08","slug":"how-to-explore-selinux-on-centos-rhel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-explore-selinux-on-centos-rhel","title":{"rendered":"How To Explore SELinux on CentOS or RHEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SELinux, which stands for Security-Enhanced Linux, is a Linux kernel security module that\u2019s implemented in CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) distributions. It adds an additional layer of security by enforcing access control policies for apps, files, and processes. It\u2019s an essential tool for system administrators to reduce the attack surface area. This tutorial will walk you through the basics of SELinux, its core concepts, and how to work with it on CentOS\/RHEL systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELinux uses a mandatory access control (MAC) mechanism that supplements the traditional discretionary access control (DAC) provided by file permissions and user\/group ownership. DAC is based on the concept of allowing or denying access to files and resources based on user privileges. In contrast, SELinux takes a more granular approach, assigning labels to files, processes, and users, and then defining policies to govern their interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELinux operates in three main modes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n