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In the world of Linux distributions, maintaining robust security measures is paramount to ensuring the safety and integrity of system operations. Two of the most notable Mandatory Access Control (MAC) security systems utilized by Linux distributions are AppArmor and SELinux. Although they both aim to restrict programs' capabilities and limit their access to system resources, their approaches and implementation diverge significantly. This blog post delves into the differences between AppArmor, commonly used in Ubuntu and other Debian-based distributions, and SELinux, predominantly found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Fedora-based systems.