Setting up a secure server isn't necessarily for the faint of heart. To make it easier for IT administrators, Guardian Digital Inc. has released EnGarde Secure Linux Version 1.2, offering a secure server operating system for mail, Web and other servers without the hassle of an intricate customization.
The idea, said Dave Wreski, business director for the Upper Saddle River, N.J.-based security vendor, is that by building a secure Linux operating system from the ground up with the latest Linux kernel, Guardian can create a high-security system that doesn't need lots of user intervention.
Instead of having system administrators go through the program and disable services, as occurs with many server operating systems, all services are turned off in the default installation. That gives companies quick control over their own network security, Wreski said.
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