Issue #91 / Jun 2008

Cover Theme: Expert Security

DVD: Knoppix 5.3.1

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SERVICE: KNOPPIX 5.3.1 DVD INLAY

Knoppix is the quintessential Live troubleshooting tool for admins, developers, and desktop Linux users. This Debia......

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NEWS: LINUX World News

OpenStreetMap Mapping Party, OpenOffice Goes Malaysia, Linux-only at Swiss Schools, Call for Performance Proposals...

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NEWS: TECH TOOLS

We thought you might be interested in the following new products: Paragon Partition Manager 9.0 Server Edition......

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COVER STORY: Expert Security Intro

Staying one step ahead of the intruders

Internet intruders have many ingenious ways of escalating privileges and hiding their presence once they get inside your system. The best protection is to keep them out in the cold.

COVER STORY: Single-Packet Port Knocking

Remote access security with single-packet port knocking

If you are looking for an extra layer of remote access security, try single-packet port knocking.

COVER STORY: Sshutout and Fail2ban

Fighting dictionary attacks with Sshutout and Fail2ban

Services that require a username and password for login are potential targets for dictionary attacks. Sshutout and Fail2ban introduce time penalties for invalid attempts.

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