Explanation

Understanding-oriented documentation that explains how LinuxGuard works, why it's designed the way it is, and the concepts behind its security model. These pages provide context and background to deepen your knowledge.

Explanation material is concept-oriented and focuses on understanding rather than doing. These pages discuss architecture, design rationale, and technical concepts. They help you build a mental model of how LinuxGuard operates.

In This Section

  • Security Architecture — LinuxGuard's security-first design including privilege model, eBPF integration, systemd hardening, and zero-trust principles

  • Active Response — Safety model, playbook configuration, containment actions, rollback, and the Active Responses monitoring page

  • Console — The 5-pillar console: Dashboard, Identity Intelligence, Zero Trust Enforcement, Compliance & Audit, and Infrastructure

  • Alerting & SIEM Integration — The three delivery channels (webhook, syslog, Splunk HEC), how notification rules route signals to channels, and throttle and quiet hours concepts

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  • Reference — Look up command syntax, supported distributions, and terminology definitions

  • How-to Guides — Practical step-by-step instructions for installation and configuration tasks

  • Tutorials — Hands-on guided learning experiences for getting started


Related: Reference | How-to Guides | Tutorials

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