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Armoring Solaris: II

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:59:50 +0000

Firewalls are one of the fastest growing technical tools in the field of information security. However, afirewall is only as secure as the operating system it resides upon. This article is a continuation of the original Armoring Solaris article, focusing on building a minimized Solaris 8 64-bit for CheckPoint FW-1 NG firewall. This article does not include an updated script for the automated securing of the new installation, as there was in Armoring Solaris. Instead, we will be using Solaris Security Toolkit (JASS). This is a new tool developed and released by Sun for the secure deployment of the Solaris platform. In otherwords, I'm not going to develop a tool to automate the secure build since that tool is already out there.

Safe Web Surfing Tips

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:58:24 +0000

By Gary Gresham

Safe web surfing on the Internet continues to get harder every day. Even though you can't eliminate all of the risks, there are ways you can reduce some of the danger.

Corporate Spyware Fight

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:37:22 +0000

By Mitch Johnson

Companies have begun to take a stance against spyware by implementing spyware tools across their entire network. In the recent past Infoworks Technology and Unisys developed a partnership when Infoworks announced they would be providing their SpyRemover software for the entire Unisys use enterprise.

Secure Internet Information Services 5 Checklist

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:07:17 +0000

29-June-2000
Michael Howard
Windows 2000 Security Team

This document lists some recommendations and best practices to secure a server on the Web running Microsoft Windows 2000 and Internet Information Services (IIS) 5. The settings err on the side of security over functionality, and hence it's important that you carefully review the suggestions below and use them to derive your own corporate settings.

Malvertising: Don't let Internet browsing halt your network!

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:05:33 +0000

By Marcos Christodonte II, CISSP

With the increased reliance on the Internet for everyday activities, attackers are looking for the largest online channels to infiltrate networks. Regular browsing for entertainment or research is becoming risky business. Websites using web 2.0 technologies such as MySpace and Face Book are key platforms to reach users for social engineering exploits. Moreover, advertising networks are becoming the newest targets of malvertising (malicious advertising), particularly those who syndicate by reselling their ad space to third parties. This article briefly outlines the risk of malvertising, social networking, and need for a defense-in-depth approach to combating these threats.

How To Stay Clear of Online Scams

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:00:03 +0000

By Gary Gresham

The online scams on the Internet are hidden like landmines, ready to explode on the unsuspecting surfer who happens to believe what they say. These web scams have the ability to take not just your cash but also your identity if you don't know how to protect yourself.

More Information on Firewalls

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:48:46 +0000

By Benjamin Hargis

It seems nowadays if you are not online, you don't exist. It really does not matter what type of company you run, you should have an online presence to let your prospects and clients know about your company and services. When you decide to take the leap onto the Internet there are some precautions you should take. I have friends who say all the time, I really have nothing to hide or worry about. This may be true, but malicious users like to deface websites.Which can ruin you and your businesses reputation.

So, What IS Spyware?

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:43:59 +0000

By Shanna Riley

You've heard all kinds of terrible things about it, but just what IS it - and how does it get on your computer in the first place?

Free Computer Security Software

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:22:23 +0000

By Benjamin Hargis

Looking for free computer security tools to use?

Got Spyware?

There is now a bill in Congress to make Spyware illegal. Good luck at catching the creators, in the mean time here are two links you can use to get started on your journey against Spyware.

Armoring Linux

your-email@yourdomain.com (GSO) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:02:24 +0000

Lance Spitzner

Organizations throughout the world are adopting Linux as their production platform. By connecting to the Internet to provide critical services, they also become targets of opportunity. To help protect these Linux systems, this article covers the basics of securing a Linux box. The examples provided here are based on Red Hat 6.0, but should apply to most Linux distributions.