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One of the main principles of security is accountability. There are some problems associated with accountability, such as the difficulty in determining the security relevance of each user action. Another problem is searching through the collected data to find meaningful information.
Linux is considered a very safe OS. This is mainly because there are more Windows machines than Linux boxes. For hackers it makes more sense to attack a wider population to get better results. As a result Linux has been spared of widespread virus attacks. This does not mean Linux has bullet-proof safety against viruses. The following table lists some linux viruses which necessiates administrators to consider anti-virus measures to be implemented. Read more »
While Windows 7 is getting a rave review (unlike Vista) and more and more users are migrating to Windows 7, Windows XP continues to be prevalent. So as 2010 rings in, here are some tips and tweaks to make your Windows XP secure and faster.
Basic Security Module or BSM is the audit tool used by Solaris Operating System. The BSM files are located in the /etc/security directory. To enable the BSM, the administrator has to run the bsmconv script. This script creates a number of files in the /etc/security directory. In this article we shall discuss two important files that are created viz. Audit Control File and Audit User File Read more »