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Fast Guide:	Linux security

Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005

Windows is no longer the only game in town for hackers. Linux is now fair game, and recently discovered security holes increase the risks. Be prepared: Check out these news and advice resources.
>>	Got a security problem or question? Ask expert John H. Terpstra for advice.
>>	Can't find the security information you need? Ask site editor Jan Stafford for help.

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Since source code open to inspection, Linux and OSS users reason that someone will find and plug security holes before hacker attacks occur. This reasoning is flawed, an expert says. (07 Apr 2003)

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NEWS:
>>	Dos & don'ts: Smoothing out patch-management woes (SearchOpenSource.com) 02 Apr 2003
>>	DoS vulnerability plagues Apache 2.0 (AtNewYork) 02 Apr 2003
>>	Another vulnerability found in Sendmail (SearchSecurity.com) 31 Mar 2003
>>	Snort survives first vulnerability (SearchSecurity.com) 12 Mar 2003
>>	Vulnerability found in Gnome systems (CNET) 28 Mar 2003
>>	Serious flaw found in Samba; Linux versions patched (CNET) 17 Mar 2003
>>	Privilege escalation flaw found in Linux (CNET) 20 Mar 2003


LINKS:
>>	Best Web Links-->Security-->Security advisories
>>	Best Web Links-->Security-->Intrusion detection and prevention
>>	Best Web Links-->Security-->Firewalls
>>	Best Web Links-->Security-->Viruses and worms


ADVICE:
>>	Can I really use a Linux server in place of a commercial firewall? ASK THE EXPERTS :Can I really use a Linux server in place of a commercial firewall?
>>	Remove unnecessary profiles TIP :Why take these precautions? If you have profiles on a computer that are from people no longer with the company, they can ...


WHITE PAPERS:
>>	Addressing security issues in Linux
>>	Armoring Linux
>>	Security: Securing Apache -- Understanding and securing your Apache Web server configuration

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