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Need an in-depth introduction to a new security topic? Our features articles will bring up up-to-date on everything from buffer overflows to SE Linux policy development.

The Dual Edge of Open Source: Examining Key Benefits and Security Challenges

Open-source software (OSS) adoption has increased dramatically over recent years due to its flexibility and cost-cutting benefits, but whether or not OSS is completely safe is often controversial. Due to its open and collaborative nature, this t...
Dec 04, 2024
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Understanding Open Source: Benefits and Security Challenges of OSS

Open-source software (OSS) adoption has increased ...
Dec 04, 2024
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Enhance Your Business Agility and Security with Low-Code Platforms

What if your team could build an app in days, not month...
Dec 03, 2024
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Network Security Audit (Part I)

Network Security Audit (Part I)

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"Information for the right people at right time and from anywhere" has been the driving force for providing access to the most of the vital information on the network of an organization over the Internet. This is a simple guide on conducting a network security audit, This article contains points for conducting an audit.

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What is Slapper?

What is Slapper?

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The question of the week: What is Slapper? Let me begin by telling you I am not only describing the Slapper worm, but I am also describing the Apache/mod_ssl worm, the bugtraq.c worm, and the Modap worm. In effect, this is just 4 different names for the same nasty worm.

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NFS Security

NFS Security

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NFS (Network File System) is a widely used and primitive protocol that allows computers to share files over a network. The main problems with NFS are that it relies on the inherently insecure UDP protocol, transactions are not encrypted and hosts and users cannot be easily authenticated. Below we will show a number of issues that one can follow to heal those security problems.

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PHP Secure Installation

PHP Secure Installation

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As we know that the vulnerabilities in PHP are increasing day by day there comes the need to secure the PHP installation to the highest level. Due to its popularity and its wide usage most of the developers and the administrators will be in trouble if they don't take appropriate steps on security issues during the installation.

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Centralized File-Integrity With Samhain Part I

Centralized File-Integrity With Samhain Part I

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This article will discuss installing and configuring a secure, centralized file-integrity program. Later articles in this series will discuss specific features, like deploying packaged clients to hosts on your network, creating customized reports, and other cool Samhain features.

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Best Practices guide for securing the Linux Workstation

Best Practices guide for securing the Linux Workstation

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There is no silver bullet in security; rather, due diligence and knowledge are the best foundations for solid management of risk. The focus of this document is distinctively on workstations: those located in a corporate environment, those situated at the house, and the myriad of situations that fall somewhere in-between.

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Assessing Internet Security Risk, Part Two: an Internet Assessment Methodology

Assessing Internet Security Risk, Part Two: an Internet Assessment Methodology

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This article is the second in a series that is designed to help readers to assess the risk that their Internet-connected systems are exposed to. In the first installment, we established the reasons for doing a technical risk assessment. In this installment, we'll start discussing the methodology that we follow in performing this kind of assessment.

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Real World Linux Security: Bob Toxens Perspective

Real World Linux Security: Bob Toxen's Perspective

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In this interview, Bob introduces his new book, discusses the "seven deadly sins" of Linux security, and outlines the benefits of the open source software model. He also points out the pitfalls that many system administrators fall into and how to avoid them.

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FTP Attack Case Study Part I: The Analysis

FTP Attack Case Study Part I: The Analysis

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This article presents a case study of a company network server compromise. The attack and other intruder's actions are analyzed. Computer forensics investigation is undertaken and results are presented. The article provides an opportunity to follow the trail of incident response for the real case.

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Intrusion Detection Response

Intrusion Detection Response

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In this paper, Anton looks at network intrusion systems, IDS-triggered countermeasures, what are they, how they can be triggered and when they should not be triggered.

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Linux Data Hiding and Recovery

Linux Data Hiding and Recovery

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Just when you thought your data was removed forever, Anton Chuvakin shows us how to recover data and even how data can surruptitiously be hidden within space on the filesystem.

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Linux 802.11b and wireless (in)security

Linux 802.11b and wireless (in)security

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In this article, Michael talks about Linux and background on wireless security, utilities to interrogate wireless networks, and the top tips you should know to improve wireless security of your network.

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Building a VPN Using Yavipin

Building a VPN Using Yavipin

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Yavipin is a package that can be used to build a VPN between two hosts using some of the most advanced and sophisticated cryptography available. Learn more about the VPN that focuses on network efficiency, usability, and is highly secure.

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IT Security Cookbook Now Available

IT Security Cookbook Now Available

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Over the past five years, Sean Boran has put together what has become the most comprehensive online Internet security resource available. LinuxSecurity recently had an opportunity to chat with the author, talk about its new home at LinuxSecurity.com, and a few words about the resource itself.

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Building a Virtual Honeynet

Building a Virtual Honeynet

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Hisham shares his experiences with building a virtual honeynet on his existing Linux box. He describes data capture and control techniques, the types of honeynets, and configuration changes to get one running on your system.

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Using Chroot Securely

Using Chroot Securely

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The chroot() function can be a powerful mechanism to secure your system, but only if used correctly. Anton provides a good foundation for implementing it in your programs and services running on your system.

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