LinuxSecurity Contributor - Benjamin D. Thomas
Benjamin D. Thomas
Articles From Benjamin D. Thomas
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No end to security sector growth
26 January 2005
The South African IT security industry, worth R1.082 billion, is still growing, according to resear
General Security
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Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
26 January 2005
To many software makers and security consultants, flaw finder David Aitel is irresponsible.
General Security
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SELinux: Playing with fire
25 January 2005
One of the much-talked-about features in Fedora Core 3 (FC3) is Security-Enhanced Linux, which some
SELinux
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US to tighten nuclear cyber security
25 January 2005
Federal regulators are proposing to add computer security standards to their criteria for installing
Government
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Developer Raps Linux Security
Developer Raps Linux Security
25 January 2005
Brad Spengler of grsecurity characterized the Linux Security Model, or LSM, as merely a way to allow
Wireless Security
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'Evil twin' could pose Wi-Fi threat
25 January 2005
Researchers at Cranfield University are warning that "evil twin" hot spots, networks set up by hacke
Wireless Security
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Open and safe?
24 January 2005
TRUE or false? Open source software like Linux is more secure than Microsoft Windows, a proprietary
General Security
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A 2005 Linux Security Resolution
29 December 2004
As a preface to this paper, I wanted to take a moment mourn the loss of the many tsunami victims wo
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GPL to get a makeover
22 December 2004
The General Public License hasn't had a proper update for 13 years, and it's starting to show its ag
Organizations/Events
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State of Linux Security 2004
22 December 2004
In 2004, security continued to be a major concern. The beginning of the
year was plagued with se
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Why Your Data Is At Risk
20 December 2004
Your data is vulnerable no matter where it resides. While most companies take security precautions,
General Security
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Users Respond with Constructive Feedback
20 December 2004
When the new version of LinuxSecurity.com was launched on December 1st, we also asked our re
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