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Improving security vulnerabilities in open source Web applications
Hackers thrive on exploiting open source Web application source code. But these tactics can protect your corporate applications from common security vulnerabilities and breaches. Tip
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Physical security threats to your Linux systems
Strong Linux network security can be meaningless if physical security is compromised. In this tip, a security expert outlines some common Linux physical security threats. Tip
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Linux security guide: Linux, open source security tools and tips
Start hardening your Linux servers with this guide to essential tools and applications for Linux security, including SELinux, Nagios, firewalls and more. Learning Guide
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Common Linux security policy management gaps
Linux security is commonly overlooked in IT security policies, especially when management is out of touch with what’s happening on the ground. Tip
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Google to phase out Windows for Linux, Mac OSes
Rumor has it that Google is ditching Microsoft Windows for Linux and Mac OSes, citing security issues due to the Aurora attacks that targeted a flawed Internet Explorer version. News
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Common security flaws to check for on your Linux-based Web systems
Your Linux server may have Web application-related security vulnerabilities that should be checked out and repaired. These can include passwords, PHP code injection, weak file and directory permissions and outdated Apache and PHP versions. Learn what... Tip
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One million Linux kernels booted by Sandia researchers using virtualization and HPC
Sandia researchers announced that they have booted one million Linux kernels using virtual machines. The project focus was to model botnets, but has other uses as well. News
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Using nmap for Linux administration and security
The open source tool nmap is ideal for network troubleshooting, scanning and auditing. The tool can be used to identify devices on the network as well as the services running on them. It can also identify advanced information, such as operating syste... Tip
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A look at real-world exploits of Linux security vulnerabilities
From unprotected NetBIOS shares, null sessions in Samba, to poorly configured FTP servers, your Linux system may be open and waiting for hackers. Learn how hackers can get into your Linux servers through these weaknesses and what you can do to secur... Tip
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Using OpenSSH for secure network tunnels on Linux
SSH is secure enough to be used across nonsecure private and public Internets. Learn the basics of SSH execution and how to implement and optimize SSH tunnels with Linux. SSH tunneling features allow remote traffic to be sent through the tunnel, expa... Tip