Network Security
system security Linux network
system security Linux network The romanticized image of the digital nomad – a laptop on a sun-drenched balcony – rarely accounts for the actual friction of maintaining a professional development environment on the move. . The friction is amplified with Linux. We are looking for a setup that respects our kernel configurations, handles volatile network handovers, and maintains a strict security posture without the hand-holding of a consumer-grade OS – so, put simply, more than just a laptop and a sunny deck. The hardware is...
May 26, 2026
Server Securityopen-source Linux administration
open-source Linux administration Cron has existed in Unix and Linux environments for decades, handling backups, cleanup scripts, patching jobs, log rotation, monitoring tasks, and other maintenance work that administrators do not want to run manually. Most Linux servers rely on it constantly, which is exactly why attackers continue abusing it for persistence after a system has already been compromised. . Persistence through cron is not complicated. Attackers do not need a rootkit or advanced malware framework to maintain...
May 25, 2026
Vendors/Productssecurity breach linux
security breach linux A major internal repository breach at GitHub has exposed a critical and overlooked blind spot in Linux supply chain security. Kernel exploits, exposed SSH services, weak firewall rules, and vulnerable daemons dominated the Linux threat model for years, and in many environments, they still matter. But recent supply-chain incidents involving GitHub ecosystems, npm packages, and malicious developer tooling point somewhere else entirely: the developer workstation. . The breach matters because...
May 21, 2026
Security Trends access control multi-tenant
access control multi-tenant Linux administrators often face an ugly choice in the cloud: prioritize convenience and cost-efficiency by sharing infrastructure, or sacrifice those benefits for the sake of total isolation. Most modern Linux workloads don't live on their own private servers anymore. They live in shared environments like Kubernetes clusters, where multiple teams and services run side-by-side. It sounds efficient, and it usually is. . But cloud isolation isn't as ironclad as it looks on the diagram. If you...
May 21, 2026
Vendors/Productsincident response cloud security
incident response cloud security Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) has become one of the most sought-after security services in the enterprise market — and with good reason. It promises the holy grail: broad visibility across endpoints, network, cloud, email, and identity, combined with the 24/7 human expertise most organizations simply cannot build in-house. . However, the rapid growth of the market has produced a wide range of providers whose capabilities vary considerably beneath the surface. Choosing the...
May 19, 2026
Refine news
X Clear Filters
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Loading...
Explore Latest Linux Security news
We found 0 articles for you...
79
application securityautomated testingproactive measuresProactive Application Security: Key Elements And Strategies
We most often hear of the security breaches due to cross site scripting and SQL injection attacks, after the related vulnerabilities have been successfully exploited. But what could we do to prevent such attacks occurring in the first place?. A comprehensive security program and team will not only provide reactive measure to incidents and exploits, but also actively work with the in-house information systems teams to build in a proactive software security posture. An effective application security program to proactively build secure code for information systems and software, relies most often on 2 types of automated security testing: static security scan testing and dynamic security scan testing. The link for this article located at CSO Online is no longer available. . This piece delves into essential components for implementing forward-thinking application security measures and assessment methodologies.. Proactive Security Strategies, Automated Testing Tools, Application Security Techniques. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 03, 2014
•
Security Projects
79
security improvementsoftware securityproactive measuresGoogle Incentives For Open Source Security Improvements
Google said Wednesday it plans to reward developers for developing proactive security improvements for some of the most widely used open-source software programs.. The program aims to "improve the security of key third-party software critical to the health of the entire Internet," wrote Michal Zalewski of Google's Security Team. Rewards will range between US$500 to $3,133.70, he wrote. The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . In an effort to bolster the safety of vital open-source applications on the web, Google intends to provide incentives to developers who contribute to improving their security.. Security Enhancement, Open Source Funding, Developer Programs. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 10, 2013
•
Security Projects
78
application managementsecurity riskproactive measuresEnterprises Risk Triple Downtime Without Proactive Security Measures
Enterprises that don't take proactive security steps will see their vulnerability-caused downtime triple in the next five years, a research firm said Monday. . . .. Enterprises that don't take proactive security steps will see their vulnerability-caused downtime triple in the next five years, a research firm said Monday. In a just-released report, Gartner research fellow John Pescatore estimated that the current five percent of downtime attributed to security vulnerabilities will grow to 15 percent by 2008 unless firms work on security in their own development, and demand highly-secure software when they purchase commercial software. "Increasing Internet activity, along with the use of Web services, wireless connections, and other new technologies, will lead to more vulnerable configurations," said Pescatore in a statement. "These vulnerabilities will cause increased downtime for organizations that don't push security concerns into their processes for software development and procurement." Companies should lean on vendors to build more-secure software, Pescatore said, pressure in-house developers to reduce vulnerabilities in their custom-created software, and limit the attack surface of applications directly exposed to the Internet. The link for this article located at TechWeb News is no longer available. . Studies indicate that companies overlooking cybersecurity could face a fourfold increase in operational outages due to weaknesses over the span of five years.. Downtime Management, Security Practices, Application Security, Software Threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 13, 2004
•
Vendors/Products
74
security trendscorporate securitysecurity integrationCorporate Network Security Trends: Designing For Integrated Protection
Corporate network security is increasingly becoming a design consideration rather than a matter of "retro-fitting" security appliances and software, according to industry consultants. Alphawest's national business continuity manager Tim Smith said the company has seen a new trend this year . . . . Corporate network security is increasingly becoming a design consideration rather than a matter of "retro-fitting" security appliances and software, according to industry consultants. Alphawest's national business continuity manager Tim Smith said the company has seen a new trend this year in networks being designed to meet security concerns. "Like anything, if you have the opportunity to build it from the start it should be more secure. In some cases companies are doing complete network re-designs for security purposes," Smith said. Smith said the main security consideration is determining the critical assets which must be considered in network design. "One of the turning points in secure network design is a move to tidy up what is in place," he said. "Before you can continue to build in security you need to clean up." . Business network safety is increasingly a design priority, highlighting the need for integrated security measures within network architectures.. Network Security Design, Corporate Network Trends, Security Integration, Proactive Security Measures. . Anthony Pell
Nov 13, 2003
•
Network Security
82
security standardsinfrastructure protectioncybersecurity strategyFederal Cybersecurity Strategy Enhances Proactive Security Standards
To avoid relying on future disasters to spur action and to drive proactive security measures, the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, created by President Bush, will release a federal strategy for cybersecurity in mid-September, he said. That strategy, and what recommendations . . . . To avoid relying on future disasters to spur action and to drive proactive security measures, the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, created by President Bush, will release a federal strategy for cybersecurity in mid-September, he said. That strategy, and what recommendations should be in it, was one subject of a report released by the U.S. General Accounting Office earlier in July. The strategy is the result of a series of questions sent to security experts across the country since the beginning of the year, he said. The answers make up a document that currently stands at over 2,800 pages, with sections in it on how to secure different types of businesses written by people who work in those areas, he said. The cybersecurity strategy will be updated a few times a year and will include new markets and business types with those updates, he added. Instead of waiting for the document's release in September, though, Clarke outlined five groups that he said should change their practices to ensure better security. The link for this article located at InfoWorld is no longer available. . A national approach is being implemented to lessen reliance on potential calamities for preemptive measures in safeguarding.. Cybersecurity Strategy, Proactive Measures, Business Security. . Anthony Pell
Jul 31, 2002
•
Government
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Search Topics
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!
Discover faster search, smarter navigation, and deeper Linux security insights. Read More