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Linux and Data Security: The Myths, Challenges, and Solutions

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Let’s look at what data security looks like on Linux and the often-exaggerated claims that accompany it.

Brittany Day
Jun 08, 2022

Linux Malware Is on the Rise - 6 Types of Attacks to Look For

Linux is a coveted target. It is the host operating system for numerous application backends and servers and powers a wide variety of internet of things (IoT) devices. Still, not enough is done to protect the machines running it.

Brittany Day
May 30, 2022

Open Source Burnout: An Opening to More Security Gaps?

"It’s important for the industry to understand that open source development burnout is real and can have a significant impact upon those who depend on the projects they maintain. Incentivize and recognize efforts. Don’t just take, but give back to the community."

Brittany Day
May 17, 2022

Linux Security Study Reveals When, How You Patch Matters

Computer security only happens when software is kept up to date. That should be a basic tenet for business users and IT departments. Apparently, it isn’t. At least for some Linux users who ignore installing patches, critical or otherwise. A recent survey sponsored by TuxCare, a vendor-neutral enterprise support system for commercial Linux, shows companies fail to protect themselves against cyberattacks even when patches exist.

Brittany Day
May 09, 2022

Red Hat report: Enterprise open source new pandemic response

Red Hat recently released The State of Enterprise Open Source 2022 report, which highlights the changing perceptions about the use of the open source development model in the enterprise technology space. Now in its fourth year, the survey of nearly 1,300 IT decision makers reveals how organisations are increasingly shifting to open source software solutions to address COVID-19 related challenges and tackle new market demands for quality, speed and an evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Brittany Day
Apr 27, 2022

Benchmarking Linux Security – Latest Research Findings

How well do your Linux security practices stack up in today's challenging operating environment? Are you following the correct processes to keep systems up-to-date and protected against the latest threats? Now you can find out thanks to research independently conducted by the Ponemon Institute.

Brittany Day
Apr 22, 2022

Linux Systems Are Becoming Bigger Targets

To prevent Linux exploits, organizations should establish an integrated security approach that extends to the network edge.

Brittany Day
Apr 12, 2022

Some developers are fouling up open-source software

From ethical concerns, a desire for more money, and simple obnoxiousness, a handful of developers are ruining open-source for everyone.

Brittany Day
Mar 28, 2022

Linux and Raspberry Pi devices are proving a major security weak link

There are hundreds of thousands of Linux and Raspberry Pi devices connected to the internet right now, protected by nothing more than the default password, that are proving a major security weak link.

Brittany Day
Mar 21, 2022

How an OSPO Can Help Secure Your Software Supply Chain

Learn how an open source program office (OSPO) - a bureau of open source experts within your organization dedicated to overseeing how your company uses, creates and contributes to free software - could helps secure your software supply chain.

Brittany Day
Mar 11, 2022

Open source security fears are fading away

A big majority (89%) of IT chiefs believe open-source software is as secure as proprietary software, according to a survey by IBM-owned Red Hat, the maintainer of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Brittany Day
Mar 07, 2022

Linux developers patch security holes faster than anyone else, says Google Project Zero

There's a lot of FUD about how Linux is being shown recently to be less secure than proprietary systems. That's nonsense. But, now there are hard facts from Google's Project Zero, Google's security research team, showing Linux's developers do a faster job of fixing security bugs than anyone else, including Google.

Brittany Day
Feb 22, 2022

Securing open-source code isn't going to be cheap

Devs and maintainers are getting paid ... though not to concentrate on security.

Brittany Day
Feb 15, 2022

Increased LVFS Activity Signals Imminent Security Vulnerability

The Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) that integrates with Fwupd for delivering firmware updates primarily to Linux users is surging with around three times the normal traffic volume. Unfortunately, this boost in traffic appears to be due to vendor(s) releasing new system firmware updates ahead of disclosing a presumptive security issue.

Brittany Day
Jan 19, 2022

New year brings bad news for Linux as 2021 saw up to 10 times more malware samples

The new year has brought some bad news for Linux users and enthusiasts. Research reveals that Linux-specific malware saw a 35% increase in 2021 compared to a year before.

Brittany Day
Jan 18, 2022

Open source isn't the security problem – misusing it is

Security is a process, not a product. We're going to be cleaning up Apache Log4j security problems for months to come, but the real problem isn't that it was open-source software. It's how we track and use open-source code.

Brittany Day
Jan 13, 2022

Lesson from Log4j: Open-source software improvements need help from feds

The tech industry is readying solutions to the security risks posed by the collaborative software that underpins modern-day computing — but aid from Washington could be essential to the project’s success.

Brittany Day
Jan 10, 2022

In 2022, security will be Linux and open-source developers job number one

Linux and open-source software will be hotter than ever, but the real changes will be in how they're secured.

Brittany Day
Dec 28, 2021

Keep calm and learn Rust: We'll be seeing a lot more of the language in Linux very soon

To become a Linux developer, you used to need C as your passport. Now Rust can let you be an OS programmer as well.

Brittany Day
Nov 15, 2021

Lennart: Linux Comes Up Short Around Disk Encryption, Authenticated Boot Security

Most Linux distros are currently coming up short from offering adequate security around full disk encryption and authenticated boot. Prominent Linux developer Lennart Poettering even argues that your data is "probably more secure if stored on current ChromeOS, Android, Windows or macOS devices."

Brittany Day
Sep 24, 2021

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