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Exploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux AdminsExploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux AdminsExploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux Admins Exploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux AdminsExploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux AdminsExploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux Admins

Exploring Essential Network Scanners and Security Tools for Linux Admins

"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.

Brittany Day
Sep 13, 2000

Establish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server EnvironmentEstablish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server EnvironmentEstablish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server Environment Establish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server EnvironmentEstablish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server EnvironmentEstablish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server Environment

Establish Secure Remote Logging on Your Slackware Log Server Environment

If a break-in occurs and you want to track the cracker down, the system administrator will first check the log files for evidence of a break-in, so she must be 100% SURE that the log files are valid and haven't been tampered with.

Brittany Day
Aug 31, 2000

Comprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security GuideComprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security GuideComprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security Guide Comprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security GuideComprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security GuideComprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security Guide

Comprehensive Remote Log Server Configuration and Security Guide

In this feature story we present a very comprehensive guide to setting up a secure log server, by Eric Hines. Mr. Hines goes into very good detail and covers everything from building and configuring syslogd to securing the remote log server.

Brittany Day
Aug 22, 2000

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Examining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy ConcernsExamining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy ConcernsExamining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy Concerns Examining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy ConcernsExamining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy ConcernsExamining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy Concerns

Examining Carnivore System’s Email Monitoring And Privacy Concerns

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.

Brittany Day
Aug 01, 2000

Secure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement OverviewSecure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement OverviewSecure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement Overview Secure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement OverviewSecure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement OverviewSecure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement Overview

Secure Computing: Linux Security Insights And Type Enforcement Overview

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.

Brittany Day
Jul 26, 2000

Linux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced PermissionsLinux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced PermissionsLinux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced Permissions Linux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced PermissionsLinux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced PermissionsLinux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced Permissions

Linux Trustees Project: Advanced Access Control For Enhanced Permissions

The Linux Trustees Project is an effort to create improved access control and advanced file permission management similar to other operating systems.

Brittany Day
Jul 19, 2000

Jay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux HardeningJay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux HardeningJay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux Hardening Jay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux HardeningJay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux HardeningJay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux Hardening

Jay Beale Discusses Bastille Project: Effective Linux Hardening

Jay Beale talks about his efforts as lead developer of one of the hottest projects in the Internet security space today.

Brittany Day
Jul 14, 2000

Ensuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business SuccessEnsuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business SuccessEnsuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business Success Ensuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business SuccessEnsuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business SuccessEnsuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business Success

Ensuring Security: Crucial for the Expansion of E-Business Success

This article by Andrew Kaufman talks about shortsighted thinking that is prevalent in many companies that do not put in place effective security measures.

Brittany Day
Jul 11, 2000

Effective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux AdminsEffective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux AdminsEffective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux Admins Effective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux AdminsEffective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux AdminsEffective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux Admins

Effective System Monitoring And Intrusion Detection For Linux Admins

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.

Brittany Day
Jun 29, 2000

Interview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and LearningInterview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and LearningInterview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and Learning Interview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and LearningInterview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and LearningInterview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and Learning

Interview with Brian Gemberling: Insights on Network Security and Learning

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

Brittany Day
Jun 26, 2000

Insights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security ChallengesInsights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security ChallengesInsights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security Challenges Insights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security ChallengesInsights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security ChallengesInsights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security Challenges

Insights from Marcus Ranum on IDS and Security Challenges

An interview with Marcus Ranum CEO of NFR on Intrusion Detection, Linux, and Security.

Brittany Day
Jun 11, 2000

Frank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and SolutionsFrank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and SolutionsFrank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and Solutions Frank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and SolutionsFrank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and SolutionsFrank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and Solutions

Frank van Vliet Interview on Linux Security Challenges and Solutions

Frank van Vliet is the author of AuditFile, many security advisories, and recently pointed out configuration errors on apache.org.

Brittany Day
May 30, 2000

Steps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDSSteps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDSSteps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDS Steps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDSSteps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDSSteps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDS

Steps to Create a Robust and Secure Linux Environment Using LIDS

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.

Brittany Day
May 16, 2000

ARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux UsersARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux UsersARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux Users ARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux UsersARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux UsersARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux Users

ARCserveIT v6.61: Comprehensive Backup Solution for Linux Users

ARCServeIT, the Computer Associates Backup Software Solution for Linux, Helps Linux Users Stay on Top of Storage Issues/Disaster Recovery

Brittany Day
Apr 25, 2000

Cryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPGCryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPGCryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPG Cryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPGCryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPGCryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPG

Cryptography Insights: Managing Keys and Data Security with GnuPG

This week's article is an introduction to cryptography using GNU Privacy Guard.

Brittany Day
Mar 21, 2000

Understanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best PracticesUnderstanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best PracticesUnderstanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best Practices Understanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best PracticesUnderstanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best PracticesUnderstanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best Practices

Understanding Intrusion Detection and Network Security Best Practices

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.

Brittany Day
Mar 13, 2000

Strengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access ControlStrengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access ControlStrengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access Control Strengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access ControlStrengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access ControlStrengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access Control

Strengthen Linux Security With Medusa Kernel Patch For Access Control

Medusa is a kernel patch that improves security by providing a seamless protective layer between system resources and applications, providing access control to system resources.

Brittany Day
Mar 05, 2000

David A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for LinuxDavid A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for LinuxDavid A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for Linux David A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for LinuxDavid A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for LinuxDavid A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for Linux

David A. Wheeler Discusses Secure Programming Guidelines for Linux

David A. Wheeler is the author of the "Secure Programming for Linux HOWTO", the Linux Documentation Project's document describing how to write secure programs for Linux.

Brittany Day
Feb 28, 2000

RSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and ManagementRSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and ManagementRSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and Management RSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and ManagementRSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and ManagementRSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and Management

RSBAC: Enhancing Linux Security Through Access Control and Management

RSBAC is a serious, well-founded effort to bring formal and tested security mechanisms to Linux. Paul Robertson interviews the project founder and discusses this method of creating a more fine-grained means to control access to resources on your system.

Brittany Day
Feb 17, 2000