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linux-kernellinux-smack

Whats the advantage of SMACK over SE Linux?

Both offer policies which have to be enforced and are similar in operation. There is a concept of domains for both. But how does SMACK differ from SE linux?

Solution

  • The name says it all: SMACK -> Simplified MAC kernel. The intention behind SMACK is to be much simpler and easier to understand than SELinux