LinuxSecurity Contributor - Brittany Day
Brittany Day
Brittany is a passionate, committed content creator and editor for LinuxSecurity. Brittany aims to write and promote content that provides value to everyone, regardless of their career or familiarity with Linux, raising awareness of the many advantages of Open Source. Brittany earned a BS in General Science at the University of Oregon. Aside from writing, Brittany's passions include spending time with family, bodybuilding, and gardening.
Education: BS in General Science, University of Oregon
Experience: LinuxSecurity Senior Content Editor, 2018 - present
Citizenship: USA
Articles From Brittany Day
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Computer Security: Your 5-Step Survival Guide
17 May 2006
It's a dangerous world. Every day, thousands of attacks that threaten to corrupt key systems, steal
Documentation
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GE security exec shares tips for reducing security risks
16 May 2006
When it comes to putting data and identity thieves in their place, Peter Costa says there's no room
General Security
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Can We Make Operating Systems Reliable and Secure?
16 May 2006
When was the last time your TV set crashed or implored you to download some emergency software updat
Host Security
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Password Hell (Part 2): Companies Must Get It Right...Now
16 May 2006
Failure to properly instil a culture of effective password management in a company could land its di
Network Security
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Password Hell (Part 1): The IT Chief's Nightmare
16 May 2006
The perennial problem of password management is still proving a major headache for end users and the
Network Security
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SELinux from Scratch
15 May 2006
SELinux is a mandatory access control (MAC) system available in Linux kernels as of version 2.6. Of
SELinux
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Highly Critical RealVNC Flaw Fixed
15 May 2006
A "highly critical" flaw in RealVNC's virtual network computing software could allow malicious hacke
Network Security
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Protection From Prying NSA Eyes
15 May 2006
Imagine being the head of a major telecommunications company in the United States. You and your lawy
Government
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Why Phishers Don't Fear SSL Toolbars
14 May 2006
Do anti-phishing toolbars in web browsers stop phishing attacks? No. Can they reduce them, even for
Host Security
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A FOSS Primer for International Policy-makers
12 May 2006
When investigating free and open source software (FOSS) development and implementation in developing
Documentation
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Dramatic Rise in Adware, Malicious Trojans and Spyware
12 May 2006
Spyware staged a significant counterattack during the first quarter of 2006, according to latest Sta
Host Security
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A Profound Compelling Viewpoint Of Linux and Security
12 May 2006
I have been discussing Linux's security at a more profound level, and I would like any security expe
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