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SELinux

linux

Linux kernel security module providing mandatory access controls based on the Flask security architecture

Pronunciation

Correct

ESS-EE-LY-nux

/ˌɛsˌiːˈlaɪnʌks/

Stands for Security-Enhanced Linux. 'SE' is spelled out as letters S-E, followed by 'Linux' with the standard pronunciation /ˈlaɪnʌks/ endorsed by Linus Torvalds.

Source: selinuxproject.org(official docs)

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