security-misc/README_generic.md

# Enhances Miscellaneous Security Settings #

https://github.com/Whonix/security-misc/blob/master/README.md

https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Security-misc

Discussion:

Happening primarily in Whonix forums.
https://forums.whonix.org/t/kernel-hardening/7296

## How to install `security-misc` using apt-get ##

1\. Download the APT Signing Key.

```
wget https://www.kicksecure.com/derivative.asc
```

Users can [check Whonix Signing Key](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Signing_Key) for better security.

2\. Add the APT Signing Key..

```
sudo cp ~/derivative.asc /usr/share/keyrings/derivative.asc
```

3\. Add the derivative repository.

```
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/derivative.asc] https://deb.kicksecure.com bullseye main contrib non-free" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/derivative.list
```

4\. Update your package lists.

```
sudo apt-get update
```

5\. Install `security-misc`.

```
sudo apt-get install security-misc
```

## How to Build deb Package from Source Code ##

Can be build using standard Debian package build tools such as:

```
dpkg-buildpackage -b
```

See instructions.

NOTE: Replace `generic-package` with the actual name of this package `security-misc`.

* **A)** [easy](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package/easy), _OR_
* **B)** [including verifying software signatures](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package)

## Contact ##

* [Free Forum Support](https://forums.kicksecure.com)
* [Professional Support](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Professional_Support)

## Donate ##

`security-misc` requires [donations](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Donate) to stay alive!