Out of the box, a Linux desktop is far more secure than most others. But this level of security doesn’t necessarily involve typical security-focused software or techniques. Sometimes, the easiest means to security are those measures that are the easiest to forget. Let’s take a look at 10 things you can do to secure a Linux desktop.

#1: Locking the screen and logging out is important
Most people forget that the Linux desktop is a multi-user environment. Because of this, you can log out of your desktop and others can log in. Not only does that mean that others could be using your desktop, it also means you can (and should) log out when you’re finished working. Of course, logging out is not your only option. If you are the only user on your system, you can lock your screen instead. Locking your screen simply means that a password will be required to get back into the desktop. The difference here is that you can leave applications running and lock the desktop. When you unlock the desktop, those same programs will still be running. Safe and secure.

#2: Hiding files and folders is a quick fix

#3: A good password is a must

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