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The Future-Proof Server: Antivirus and Beyond for Linux Admins

Linux servers are a far more dominant force in the industry than people give them credit for. Sure, many personal computers run on Windows, but Linux is the operating system behind roughly 81% of all the websites. One reason for this is that it’s mor...
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The Future-Proof Server: Antivirus and Beyond for Linux Admins

The Future-Proof Server: Antivirus and Beyond for Linux Admins

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Linux servers are a far more dominant force in the industry than people give them credit for. Sure, many personal computers run on Windows, but Linux is the operating system behind roughly 81% of all the websites. One reason for this is that it’s more resilient to the majority of threats that most of their counterparts face.

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5 Key Benefits Of Code Signing Solutions

5 Key Benefits Of Code Signing Solutions

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Code signing involves approving applications, software code, scripts, or programs to authorize their origin. The goal is to ensure that the code is never tampered with. Certificate Authorities (CA) confirm the identity of the code-signing source and link a public key to a code-signing certificate.

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How to Secure Your Data Warehouse in a Linux System

How to Secure Your Data Warehouse in a Linux System

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The world of enterprise solutions relies heavily on effective data management. Standard systems, which work great for small businesses, simply break down once you have thousands of moving components operating worldwide -  if not hundreds of thousands. Maintaining unstructured data, primarily if your business operates on a global scale, isn’t just a waste of resources; it’s also a risk to your company.

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Securing IT Assets: Practical Strategies for Linux Admins & IT Teams

Securing IT Assets: Practical Strategies for Linux Admins & IT Teams

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Have you ever wondered why your organization needs IT asset management? ITAM or IT asset management ensures your organization's assets are deployed, upgraded, maintained, accounted for, and disposed of in due time. It ensures that your organization's valuable items (both tangible and intangible) are being used and tracked.

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Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools & Scanners

Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools & Scanners

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Computer systems, software, applications, and other interfaces are vulnerable to network security threats. Failure to find these cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to the downfall of a company. Therefore, businesses must utilize vulnerability scanners regularly within their systems and servers to identify existing loopholes and weaknesses that can be resolved through security patching.

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Everything You Need to Know About Linux Proxy Servers

Everything You Need to Know About Linux Proxy Servers

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Linux proxy servers are essential for individuals and organizations looking to enhance their online privacy, data, network security, and browsing experience. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the concept of proxy servers, discuss the advantages of using a Linux proxy server, dive into the risks associated with their usage, highlight Squid as an efficient and user-friendly Linux proxy server, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up the HTTP Linux proxy.

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Practical Ways to Integrate Linux Security Automation With Ansible

Practical Ways to Integrate Linux Security Automation With Ansible

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The US government reported the OPM Breach, one of the country's greatest hacks, in 2015. Over 22 million past and present employees' personnel records were compromised by hackers believed to be based in China. According to experts, the consequences of such a large-scale breach may persist for almost 40 years.

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Emojis as Weapons: Dissecting DISGOMOJIs Malware Assault on Government Security

Emojis as Weapons: Dissecting DISGOMOJI's Malware Assault on Government Security

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DISGOMOJI malware represents an innovative development in cyber espionage tactics, particularly its refined approach to targeting government agencies in India. Originating from altering an open-source cybersecurity project previously known as discord-c2, its appearance reinforces an emerging trend of adapting and evolving existing tools into intricate cyberespionage campaigns.

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Complete Guide to Ethical Hacking

Complete Guide to Ethical Hacking

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Ethical hacking, or analyzing a system without permission to try and discover vulnerabilities that hackers can use, is an essential part of maintaining robust Linux security. Ethical hacking helps prevent cyberattacks before they happen by identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited by malicious actor.

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