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How To Secure KSMBD in Enterprise Environments: A Guide for Linux Admins

Kernel SMB Daemon (KSMBD) has become essential for file sharing and data management within Linux ecosystems, becoming increasingly prominent as network security demands grow. KSMBD is an SMB server module created for maximum performance and compatibility across various operating systems, making file sharing effortless. ...
Sep 02, 2024
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How To Manage Linux Kernel Security Patches & Updates

The Linux kernel is at the heart of any Linux operating...
Sep 02, 2024
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Using Automated Vulnerability Discovery Tools in Kali Linux to Fortify Your Systems

As cybersecurity threats become increasingly complex, e...
Sep 02, 2024
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How To Secure KSMBD in Enterprise Environments: A Guide for Linux Admins

Kernel SMB Daemon (KSMBD) has become essential for file...
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From Setup to Encryption: Your Complete Guide to GnuPG

GnuPG, an open-source tool created to enhance security ...
Aug 06, 2024
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How To Create a Secure FTP Server with Linux and SSH

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) remains an invaluable comp...
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Understanding Ownership and Access Control for Enhanced Security

In today's interconnected world, controlling who has ac...
Jun 22, 2024
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5 Linux File and Folder Management Commands You Need to Know

Linux offers over 1,000 commands for a simple service.&...
Mar 26, 2024
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The Linux rm Command: Everything You Need to Know

Linux deletes directories and files using the rm&n...
Jan 15, 2024
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How To Easily Change Folder and File Permissions on Linux

Linux file permissions enable you to allow or prevent o...
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How to Encrypt and Securely Transfer Files with GPG

Today we'll cover how to encrypt and securely transfer ...
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The passphrase FAQ

This documentation discusses all aspects of passphrases...
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Linux Permissions Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Linux has different security permissions, each impactin...
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How To Manage Linux Kernel Security Patches & Updates

The Linux kernel is at the heart of any Linux operating...
Sep 02, 2024
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Using Automated Vulnerability Discovery Tools in Kali Linux to Fortify Your Systems

As cybersecurity threats become increasingly complex, e...
Sep 02, 2024
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How To Manage Linux System Services for Improved Security and Hardening

One of the most important responsibilities in Linux sys...
Aug 21, 2024
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How To Strengthen Linux Kernel Security with Lockdown Mode and Kernel Self-Protection

The Linux kernel serves as the heart and soul of our mu...
Aug 01, 2024
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Switching From Windows to Linux is Easy with Ubuntu Cinnamon

Are you a Windows user looking to smoothly transition t...
Jun 22, 2024
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Automating Security Audits with Lynis on Linux Systems

System security is a crucial aspect of Linux administra...
Jun 07, 2024
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Using Logwatch for Basic Security Monitoring on Linux

Linux systems log a great deal of information. Eac...
May 21, 2024
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Practical Examples: Understanding and Using the Sudo Command in Linux

The tutorial linked below will walk you through the bas...
May 21, 2024
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How To Access Your Raspberry Pi Remotely with Raspberry Pi Connect

Raspberry Pi has announced the beta release of&nbs...
May 08, 2024
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How To Strengthen Linux Security by Auditing with OpenSCAP

Linux system security is essential in today's digital w...
May 04, 2024
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How to Secure My E-mail

Qmail-Scanner and ClamAV HowTo

This HOWTO describes how to integrate ClamAV, an anti-v...
Feb 23, 2024

Guidelines on email Security

Recommendations from NIST on email security. [PDF]...
Feb 23, 2024

How to Configure Postfix Mail Server on Debian

Email remains a vital communication tool for both perso...
Nov 09, 2023
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How to Create an Email Server in Linux with Mail-In-A-Box

Mail-in-a-Box is a small, yet effective program that ai...
Mar 26, 2023
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How to Install and Use Thunderbird on Linux

Thunderbird is a desktop email client that packs a host...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to Set Up a Postfix Mail Server on Debian

Postfix is one of the best mail transfer agents for Lin...
Feb 11, 2023
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Build Your Own Email Server on Ubuntu: Basic Postfix Setup

Why run your own email server? Perhaps you have a websi...
Feb 11, 2023
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Manage Your Gmail Filters from the Linux Command Line

The gmailctl command-line tool manages email filters wi...
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(Don't) Return to Sender: How to Protect Yourself From Email Tracking

Tracking is everywhere on the Internet. Over the past y...
Jan 18, 2019

Verify Your Email Security With tcpdump

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How to Secure My Firewall

Firewalld: An Easier Way to Manage Linux Firewalls

Firewalld is a firewall management system for Linux tha...
Dec 25, 2023
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How to Install and Configure Config Server Firewall (CSF) on Rocky Linux 9

Several tools can assist you in keeping your Linux syst...
Dec 17, 2023
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How To Check My Firewall

With the emergence of new technologies, it is essential...
Dec 17, 2023
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How To Add a GUI for Your Ubuntu Firewall (And Why You Should)

Linux is considered the most secure operating system on...
Nov 02, 2023
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Easy Firewall Generator for IPTables

This program generates an iptables firewall script for ...
Aug 25, 2023

A simple Linux firewall

This document discusses how to set up a very simple fir...
Aug 25, 2023

How to Configure a Firewall on Debian With UFW

Take the first steps toward securing your Debian machin...
Aug 23, 2023
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How to Protect Your Linux PC From Network Threats With OpenSnitch

Keep your data safe from intruders by implementing the ...
Mar 26, 2023
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Using Firewall With UFW in Ubuntu Linux [Beginner’s Guide]

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a simple-to-use firewal...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to Secure a Linux Firewall With IPTables Rules

Server hacking and unauthorized access are genuine thre...
Feb 11, 2023
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How to Secure My Network

Understanding fail2ban: How To Install & Configure It for Greater SSH Security

SSH is an indispensable part of Linux administration, e...
Aug 21, 2024
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How To Use BlackArch Linux to Improve Your Linux Pentesting

Penetration testing (or pentesting) plays an integral p...
Jul 24, 2024
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Implementing Transparent Proxying on Linux Systems with sslh

Imagine you run a small business with several web servi...
Jul 20, 2024
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How to Install Metasploit Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

Network admins must scan for security vulnerabilities a...
Apr 06, 2024
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Intrusion-Detection Systems by the Numbers

This documentation will explain the performance-testing...
Apr 06, 2024

Understanding TCP/IP

This Cisco whitepaper discusses the TCP/IP architecture...
Apr 05, 2024

How To Improve Your Pentesting Efforts with SnoopGod Linux

SnoopGod Linux is a new Linux distro built on an Ubuntu...
Mar 20, 2024
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How Can Kali Linux 2024.1 Improve My Network Security Practices?

Kali Linux recently unveiled its first release of 2024,...
Mar 04, 2024
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Penetration Testing with Kali Linux as a Docker Container

How do you know if your systems are secure? Penetration...
Nov 12, 2023
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5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux

Know your network inside out by regularly checking for ...
Jul 16, 2023
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How to Strengthen My Privacy

5 Tips to Secure Your GPG Key in Linux

GPG keys are crucial in verifying your online identity....
Jun 22, 2024
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How To Use Tails Linux for Maximum Privacy and Anonymity Online

Are you debating whether online privacy is a lost cause...
May 05, 2024
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How To Connect via OpenVPN on Ubuntu

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are essential for an...
Apr 19, 2024
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How To Safeguard Online Privacy & Anonymity with Tails OS

Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is ...
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How To Lock Away Sensitive Information on Linux with KDE Vaults

You probably have documents you'd like to keep out of p...
Mar 12, 2024
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Linux Pass: A Text-Based Password Manager

Linux servers typically don’t typically install wi...
Mar 04, 2024
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How To Change Password on Ubuntu Linux

Looking to change your old password on Ubuntu? It's eas...
Dec 03, 2023
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Install Waterfox on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Waterfox is a lightning-fast web browser that is entire...
Nov 02, 2023
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How To Set up a Secure VPN Connection in Linux

This guide explains VPN installation and configuration ...
Aug 23, 2023
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How to Install the WireGuard VPN Client

Here's a step-by-step guide to installing the WireGuard...
Aug 19, 2023
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How to Secure My Webserver

How To Secure Your Linux Server in 2024 with Best Practices

Protecting your web server is crucial for the security ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Guide To Installing & Securing MariaDB on Ubuntu 24.04

MariaDB is an open-source, relational database system t...
Feb 04, 2024
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How To Secure Your Website with the Free ZeroSSL SSL Certificate

ZeroSSL is a free SSL certificate authority created by ...
Jan 09, 2024
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How to Install Modsecurity 2, OWASP CRS with Apache on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04

For those seeking to bolster their server’s defenses ag...
Sep 29, 2023
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How to Change Root Password of MySQL or MariaDB in Linux: Step-by-Step Guide

MySQL and MariaDB are popular relational database manag...
Sep 08, 2023
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The 5 Best Linux Tools for Directory Bursting

Looking for free-to-use tools to enumerate hidden direc...
Aug 19, 2023
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How To Configure SELinux for Applications and Services

SELinux can make it a challenge to get newly insta...
Aug 11, 2023
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How to Create a Linux Server in the Cloud Using AWS EC2

When you want to quickly spin up a Linux server in the ...
Feb 11, 2023
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Top 25 Nginx Web Server Best Security Practices

This tutorial explains how to improve the security of N...
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How To Make SSH Even Easier to Use with Config Files

If you find yourself having to use Secure Shell to remo...
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