A nice intro to TCP/IP. "This file was written to take the kids who are still stuck in the "1 n33d s0m3 w4r3z d00d!" mode and bring them up to about the same level as your average system admin. That is . . .
Source: Net-Security.org - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
The Internet Control Message Protocol is one of the debate full protocols in the TCP/IP protocol suite regarding its security hazards. There is no consent between the experts in charge for securing Internet networks (Firewall Administrators, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Security . . .
This is a quick-start guide on setting up and configuring the OpenWall kernel patch and TCP Wrappers. "TCP wrappers run from inetd, the way they work is as follows. When somebody connects to a port on your system, inetd will look . . .
Source: Syngress.com - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
The first chapter is now available online for 'Hack Proofing Your Network: Internet Tradecraft.' "Systems and software packages are being connected to the internet at an astounding rate. Many of these systems and packages were not designed . . .
Source: NS Computer Software and Services - Posted by Chris Parker
Every network manager at some time or other needs a tool that can capture packets off the network and analyze them. In the past, such tools were either very expensive, propietary, or both. However, with the advent of Ethereal, all that . . .
Update: New formats available. This Quick Reference Card is intended to provide a starting point for improving the security of your system. Contained within include references to security resources around the net, tips on securing your Linux box, and general security information. It is intended to be printed on 8x11" US paper in Landscape.. . .
This white paper focuses on how organisations can use a comprehensive cyber defence program to turn e-crime preparedness into a new competitive advantage. It describes the business risks now evolving rapidly in the electronic marketplace. It discusses how some . . .
Source: Rand Report R-609, Security Controls for Computer Systems - Posted by Dave Wreski
This is reportedly the document that started computer security. It discusses intrusions, physical security, threats, policy considerations, and recommendations. Quite good.
Source: Unixreview.com -- - Posted by LinuxSecurity.com Team
In this article Scott McMahan reviews a few Linux related books. One of the books included was Linux System Security. Here is what he had to say... I could stop with a one-word review, because that’s all Linux . . .
Source: ComputerCurrents - Posted by LinuxSecurity.com Team
ComputerCurrents reviews Simson Garfinkel's new book, "Database Nation". "Privacy? The very rich still can buy it. For the rest of us, however, it's almost dead. This is not news, Garfinkel concedes in his heavily researched, well-written study. Still, . . .
