LinuxSecurity Contributor - Benjamin D. Thomas
Benjamin D. Thomas
Articles From Benjamin D. Thomas
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Do You Code Sign?
31 August 2005
"I am a regular reader of Bruce Schneier's Blog, Articles, and Books, and I really like what he writ
Security Sources
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Phishing vs. pharming
30 August 2005
Phishing involves the receipt of an e-mail message that appears to come from a legitimate enterprise
General Security
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IT departments urged to prepare staff for IPv6
30 August 2005
IPv6 is the replacement for IPv4, the protocol used to send and receive network traffic. The main be
Network Security
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Sainsbury's vets suppliers over IT continuity plans
30 August 2005
Sainsbury's has begun a drive to ensure its key suppliers have business continuity plans in place to
General Security
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The GIMP threatens PIN number security
28 August 2005
This must be a first: Linux image manipulation programme the GIMP has been fingered as a possible to
General Security
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The Real Problem of Linux: The Userbase?
24 August 2005
True, a normal Linux installation and setting up basic internet access and email settings is proven
General Security
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Guide to IP Spoofing Protection
24 August 2005
A 1989 article titled "Security Problems in the TCP/IP Protocol Suite" by S. M. Bellovin explored
LinuxSecurity.com Feature Articles
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Be prepared to pay for security
23 August 2005
When one million of your customers have their IP addresses added to a spam blacklist, there is clear
General Security
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Sarbanes-Oxley will be 2005's biggest time waster
23 August 2005
The Sarbanes-Oxley rules will be the biggest waste of IT resources for public companies this year, a
Government
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Linux Security, Audit and Control Guidance Featured In New Book from ISACA
18 August 2005
More than 10 years after its debut, Linux has matured from a student hobby to a highly respected pla
Wireless Security
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Best practices for the Linux home office, part 1
17 August 2005
As millions of users already know, Linux is a great choice for home office use because it's fast, se
General Security
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A CSO's Guide to the World
10 August 2005
I'm usually not one who gets into bumper sticker logic, but I like the idea of a CSO acting globally
General Security