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Linux virtual address randomization and impacting buffer overflows
PaX team developers Ed Tittel and Justin Korelc explain how to stop buffer flow exploitation leaks and bolster security with Linux virtual address randomization. Tip
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Managing Samba-3: User rights and privileges
Samba expert John Terpstra explains how to manage the Samba-3 equivalents of administrative security controls in the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. Tip
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Learning Linux security administration
Learning Linux, especially Linux security administration, can seem particularly tricky for those only well-versed in Windows. Here, security expert James Turnbull offers some pointers for getting up to speed. Tip
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Open source tools for security configuration, administration
James Turnbull drills down into Linux security administration and suggests some free, open source tools you can use to beef up your organization's security. Tip
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Netfilter and iptables: Understanding how they harden Linux
Linux firewalls are often more secure than Windows firewalls because of the way they're implemented, according to James Turnbull, author of Hardening Linux. In this tip, he breaks down major components of Linux firewalls -- Netfilter and iptab... Tip
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Hardening Linux: Firewall implementation
A poorly implemented firewall not only allows viruses to slip past your defenses -- it could lock you out of your host, according to James Turnbull, author of "Hardening Linux." Here, he explains how Linux firewalls differ from those used in Windows,... Tip
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Using Ethereal - Chapter 4 of Ethereal packet sniffing
This chapter from includes information about how to get started with Ethereal, exploring the main window, other window components, exploring the menus and using command-line options. Tip
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Introducing network analysis - Chapter 1 of Ethereal packet sniffing
In the first chapter of Ethereal packet sniffing, the authors discuss what network analysis is, who uses it and how it works. They explain how to detect and protect against sniffers, and provide information about network analysis and policy. Tip
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Foreword to Ethereal packet sniffing
This excerpt is Jay Beale's introduction to Ethereal packet sniffing, part of his open source security book series. Here, he explains what Ethereal is and outlines the purpose behind his book. Tip
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Eliminating spam with SpamAssassin, DSPAM and ClamAV
James Turnbull explores the differences between three open source antispam tools and explains some best practices for using these products to secure your organization's e-mail and help stanch the flow of spam. Tip