Watch Arch Linux Post-Install Guide [Linux Security Tutorial] Video Tutorial

Have you been hacked? Linux gets a reputation for being more secure than Windows or macOS. But that's not the whole story. With just 5% of the desktop market, Linux is a smaller target—but not always less vulnerable. If it can happen to a production server, it can happen to your laptop, and you might never even know! In this video, I walk you through 8 practical steps to secure your Linux system — whether you're on Arch (my daily driver), Ubuntu, Fedora, or another distro. These aren’t extreme hardening techniques — just the fundamentals that every Linux user should understand. TIMESTAMPS: 00:59 - Step 1: Users, Groups and Sudo 05:05 - Step 2: Understand Permissions 10:16 - Step 3: Locking Root Password 11:56 - Step 4: Firewalls (ufw) 14:35 - Step 5: SSH Hardening 16:52 - Step 6: System Maintenance (Pacman, Paru) 20:56 - Step 7: Debugging & Logs 23:14 - Step 8: Secure Boot (sbctl) with GRUB All security hardening steps outlined in the video are available in my Arch Install guide here: https://github.com/radleylewis/arch_installation_guide Keyboard Parts (affliliate links): People often ask about the keyboard I use when recording (with that thoccky sound)! Remember to pack the case with carboard/bubble wrap or the like to really get the nice sound (oiling the keycaps is essential too!). - Keyboard (GMK67 in Wine Red): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omAf4HG - Keys (Japanese MDA Keycaps PBT): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oknleWO - Switches (GATERON Oil King V2): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooGCnxk Please note that I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through these links. Thanks for supporting the channel! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing for more! #linux #archlinux #tech