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Leveraging Cyber Diversity for Improved Virus Defense in Networks

University campuses and corporate boardrooms aren't the only places that benefit from diversity -- computer networks and the Internet could stand up better to viruses and worms if they relied on more diverse software, according to computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon . . . . University campuses and corporate boardrooms aren't the only places that benefit from diversity -- computer networks and the Internet could stand up better to viruses and worms if they relied on more diverse software, according to computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of New Mexico. The scientists are using a US$750,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to study how cyber diversity can help defend against the scourge of computer viruses and worms, according to the NSF. The NSF is an independent US government agency that funds scientific research. Researchers at the two universities will look at ways to change different components of a computer's software code that are transparent to users, but that introduce a kind of "genetic diversity," according to a statement from Dawn Song, an assistant professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. Such changes might not protect any single machine, but could make computer networks and the Internet less prone to outbreaks of computer viruses like Code Red, Slammer and the recent Blaster worms, which spread by exploiting known vulnerabilities in operating systems and software applications, according to Carl Landwehr, program director for the Cyber Trust program at NSF. The link for this article located at LinuxWorld.AU is no longer available. . University campuses and corporate boardrooms aren't the only places that benefit from diversity -- c. university, campuses, corporate, boardrooms, aren't, places, benefit, diversity. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Protect Your Email with GNU Plugin for Sendmail Virus Defense

Chris Lowth submits In the world of almost daily outbreaks of Windows-focused viruses, it's nice to find the Linux can come to Redmond's aid. The "protector" project for Linux provides a software plug-in for sendmail that strips attachments . . . . Chris Lowth submits In the world of almost daily outbreaks of Windows-focused viruses, it's nice to find the Linux can come to Redmond's aid. The "protector" project for Linux provides a software plug-in for sendmail that strips attachments that could (by nature of their type) contain viruses. It doesnt rely on signature files or regular updates but simply identifies executable attachments (and other undesirable types) and strips them from incoming mails. Protector follows a "pessimistic" paradigm and is suitable for small offices where the approach of stripping potential viruses at the risk of accepting a small number of "false possitives" is acceptable. The link for this article located at ChrisLowth is no longer available. . Safeguard your Linux servers against malicious email threats using the Shield plugin for postfix, built with a cautious mindset.. Email Protection, Virus Blockade, Sendmail Plugin, GNU Software, Open Source Tool. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Building A Better Virus Defense Strategy For Network Safety

Antivirus on the desktop is fairly mature. However, the IT organization must now coordinate a layered defense to prevent viruses from penetrating the core network, particularly via e-mail. In addition, the IT organization must develop a comprehensive configuration, monitoring, and event . . . . Antivirus on the desktop is fairly mature. However, the IT organization must now coordinate a layered defense to prevent viruses from penetrating the core network, particularly via e-mail. In addition, the IT organization must develop a comprehensive configuration, monitoring, and event response function within the security operations center. Security management will evolve into three functional areas: user, event, and configuration management. User management aggregation (identity management and provisioning) will mature rapidly (2004). Security event management consoles (collecting intrusion detection system, firewall, and host events) will remain out of the mainstream until 2005. Security configuration consoles (central distribution points for firewall, personal firewall, and eventually server configurations and policies) are least mature, with viable integrated products appearing in 2006-07. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . Antivirus on the desktop is fairly mature. However, the IT organization must now coordinate a layere. antivirus, desktop, fairly, mature, however, organization, coordinate, layere. . Anthony Pell

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