Anthony Navarro
Anthony Navarro is a Linux Systems Administrator with over 15 years of experience designing, securing, and operating Linux infrastructure. His work spans enterprise Linux administration, Kubernetes, automation, PKI, observability, and open source technologies, with a focus on building secure, resilient systems.
Outside of his day job, Anthony maintains an enterprise-style home lab where he explores Linux security, Kubernetes, AI, and modern infrastructure. He enjoys sharing practical, real-world techniques that attendees can immediately apply to their own environments, from home labs to production servers.
Anthony is an active member of the Linux community, regularly contributes to open source projects, and speaks at technology conferences on Linux, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. He believes security is most effective when it is practical, understandable, and built into everyday system administration.
Session
Linux powers much of today's infrastructure, from cloud platforms and Kubernetes clusters to enterprise servers and home labs. While countless hardening guides and benchmark checklists exist, they often explain what to configure rather than why it matters.
This session takes a practical look at Linux security through the eyes of an attacker. We'll explore common attack paths, the defensive controls that disrupt them, and how to build multiple layers of protection using built-in Linux features and open source tools. Whether you're securing a single server or an entire fleet, you'll leave with practical techniques you can immediately apply.