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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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Security Scanners

Security Scanners

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"A scanner is a program that automatically detects security weaknesses in a remote or localhost.". Scanners are important to Internet security because they reveal weaknesses in the network.

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Carnivore and Privacy: An Oxymoron?

Carnivore and Privacy: An Oxymoron?

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The US and UK governments want to install a device on public networks to monitor traffic for suspected criminal activities. But is that all they want to do? Chris Parker explains.

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Linux Security Interviews Secure Computing

Linux Security Interviews Secure Computing

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In this interview, two principals from Secure Computing, Inc. offer their thoughts on the state of Linux and security, its place in the data center as a secure platform for business, and their work with the National Security Agency to create a Type Enforced version of Linux.

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Simple Commands for Intrusion Detection

Simple Commands for Intrusion Detection

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Have you ever suspected or been notified that your Linux system is under attack? How do you determine whether your system has been compromised? This document is intended to explain how an administrator can implement basic security incident investigation techniques.

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Pull The Plug?

Pull The Plug?

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An interview with Brian Gemberling, creator of the PullthePlug.com project. Brian invites everyone to find security vulnerabilities on his open systems.

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Build a Secure System with LIDS

Build a Secure System with LIDS

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LIDS (Linux Intrusion Detection System) is a Linux kernel patch to enhance the Linux kernel. In this article, we will talk about LIDS, including what it can do and how to use it to build a secure linux system.

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Intrusion Detection Primer

Intrusion Detection Primer

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Benjamin Thomas, an active LinuxSecurity.com contributor, puts together an Intrusion Detection Primer. It is a collection of six research summaries that outline the basics of Intrusion Detection.

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