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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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Securing Vulnerable Software

Securing Vulnerable Software

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Scott Wimer, CTO Cylant Software, discusses methods for improving the security of a computer system in spite of their vulnerabilities in order to break out of the current security cycle.

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Oskar Andreasson IP Tables Tutorial

Oskar Andreasson IP Tables Tutorial

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Oskar Andreasson speaks with LinuxSecurity.com about his comprehensive IP Tables tutorial and how this document can be used to build a robust firewall for your organization.

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International Security, Privacy and Solidarity

International Security, Privacy and Solidarity

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Today's events mark more than a display of courage by Americans, an effort to exact retribution on those who committed this senseless act, and how this country will be changed as a result. It directly impacts us all on an international scale as individual architects of the global Internet.

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Encrypted Tunnels using SSH and MindTerm

Encrypted Tunnels using SSH and MindTerm

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Introduction Businesses, schools, and home users need more secure network services now more than ever. As online business increases, more people continue to access critical company information over insecure networks. Companies are using the Internet as a primary means to communicate with travelling employees in their country and abroad, sending documents to various field offices around the world, and sending unencrypted email; this communication can contain a wealth of information that any malicious person can potentially intercept and sell or give to a rival company. Good security policies for both users and network administrators can help to minimize the problems associated with a malicious person intercepting or stealing critical information within their organization. This paper will discuss using Secure Shell (SSH) and MindTerm to secure organizational communication across the Internet.

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0wn This Box Challenge

0wn This Box Challenge

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Cylant's "0wn this box challenge" is a research effort providing a good challenge to skilled crackers. Dave Wreski and Benjamin Thomas of LinuxSecurity.com interview Cylant Technology, Inc. seeking to find more information regarding the work to create this contest, and the experiences gained from holding it.

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An Introduction to Nessus

An Introduction to Nessus

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There are a number of security scanners out there. Most of them are vendor specific, and each boasts a number of vulnerability checks to determine what is secure on your system and what is not. So what if you are a hardcore open source paranoid like myself who wouldn't think to spend a dime on the latest commercial security scanner from CyberSlueths or CrackerCops? Well there is a superior alternative that is regularly updated, free, and open source. It's called Nessus, and it is by far the best scanner available.

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Open Source Security Testing Methods

Open Source Security Testing Methods

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The Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM) is an effort to develop an open standard method of performing security tests. Dave Wreski and Rich Jankowski interview Pete Herzog, the creator of the project to gain insight to the development efforts and the hope for adoption into the industry.

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Using GnuPG with Pine for Secure E-Mail

Using GnuPG with Pine for Secure E-Mail

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Sending sensitive data through email has become a frequent practice among online workers. However, not all sources you send can be trusted entirely, as someone could be hacked or want to use your information for malicious intent. GnuPG, an easy-to-use encryption service, can help you ensure data and network security so only those who need access can see the information being sent.

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Guardian Digital Presents EnGarde Linux

Guardian Digital Presents EnGarde Linux

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EnGarde is the next generation in Linux security providing a complete suite of e-business services, intrusion alert capabilities, improved authentication and access control utilizing strong cryptography, and complete SSL secure Web-based administration capabilities.

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Linux 2.4: Next Generation Kernel Security

Linux 2.4: Next Generation Kernel Security

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This document outlines the kernel security improvements that have been made in the 2.4 kernel. A number of significant improvements including cryptography and access control make 2.4 a serious contender for secure corporate environments as well as private virtual networking.

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Linux Kernel 2.4 Firewalling Matures: netfilter

Linux Kernel 2.4 Firewalling Matures: netfilter

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In yet another set of advancements to the kernel IP packet filtering code, netfilter allows users to set up, maintain, and inspect the packet filtering rules in the new 2.4 kernel. This document explains those changes and tips on how to get started.

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Software Review: Arkeia Backup

Software Review: Arkeia Backup

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This document is a review of the Arkeia backup software combined with theEcrix rakpak dual 66G drive, discussion of the features, security, usage, documentation, and support.

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The Honeynet Forensic Challenge

The Honeynet Forensic Challenge

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David Dittrich, coordinator for the Forensic Challenge, outlines a contest that pits the best efforts by the blackhat community against anyone in the security community who wishes to accept it.

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LinuxSecurity.com Speaks With AES Winner

LinuxSecurity.com Speaks With AES Winner

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In this interview Vincent Rijmen talks about the development of the Rijndael algorithm, his selection as the NIST algorithm of choice for AES, thoughts on Linux and security, and the future of Internet security.

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