This guide should be titled as “Compendium of Linux Hardening”. It is not for the average system admin nor targeting a specific system usage model such as desk

This guide should be titled as “Compendium of Linux Hardening”. It is not for the average system admin nor targeting a specific system usage model such as desktop workstation, embedded, or router/gateway/switch. Given that, this guide is a very useful summary, which of course is only for the seasoned security developers and admin can use. The rest of you can tread lightly.