Linux admins,
Have you considered ways to gain more control over your bandwidth usage? Perhaps throttle certain users while monitoring what others are doing? How about enhancing user privacy by masking IP addresses or routing traffic through intermediary servers?
That's what a proxy server is for. Let's discuss Linux proxy servers and how to deploy a proxy to secure our infrastructure, optimize performance, and manage traffic effectively.
I'll also share our top open-source vulnerability assessment tools for detecting and mitigating bugs in your Linux systems before adversaries exploit them.
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Yours in Open Source,
Everything You Need to Know About Linux Proxy Servers
Linux proxy servers are essential for individuals and organizations looking to enhance their online privacy, data, network security, and browsing experience. We explore the concept of proxy servers, discuss the advantages of using a Linux proxy server, dive into the risks associated with their usage, highlight Squid as an efficient and user-friendly Linux proxy server, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up the HTTP Linux proxy. |
Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools & Scanners
Computer systems, software, applications, and other interfaces are vulnerable to network security threats. Failure to find these cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to the downfall of a company. Therefore, businesses must utilize vulnerability scanners regularly within their systems and servers to identify existing loopholes and weaknesses that can be resolved through security patching. Assessment results help developers and network administrators understand any potential network security issues so they can implement the necessary defensive measures against them. We'll discuss what open-source vulnerability scanning tools are and introduce our top free, adaptable, open-source vulnerability assessment tools and vulnerability analysis tools. |
