The Department of Defense (DOD) has released a unique Linux distribution designed to be a secure option for people, such as telecommuters, who need remote access to internal government and corporate networks from potentially insecure desktops.. Created by a collaboration between the DOD and the Air Force Research Laboratory, Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) can be booted from a CD or flash drive onto nearly any Intel-based PC or Mac, according to information posted on the project's website. The link for this article located at Information Week is no longer available. . Developed in collaboration with the Navy and the Army, this specialized Linux version ensures encrypted connections for remote workers.. DOD Security, Lightweight Portable Security, Secure Remote Access, Telecommuter Solutions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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