Linux Academy

JUNE 26, 2019

In today’s interconnected world, data security has never been more important. By training your IT staff to keep your systems secure, you can prevent harmful or costly data breaches. If your organization handles either of these sensitive data types, you must follow guidelines to keep your systems secure. Security policies.

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Security Linux Policies Meeting 60

CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The problem is that threat actors are able to get through the castle gates (firewalls) and once in, are able to evade the castle guards (IPS). Since 2000, secure networks have been built by segmenting traffic at the switch port level from server to server, radically limiting east-west traffic. Microsegmentation will fix this.

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Network Security Vmware Virtualization 150

Linux Academy

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

As we continue down the path to successfully securing our infrastructure, we come to vulnerability scanning. A vulnerability scan simply scans for security flaws in systems and devices known as vulnerabilities and reports them. For internal vulnerability scanning, you can set up an OpenVAS server running on Linux.

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Security Linux Report Firewall 60

Linux Academy

JUNE 17, 2019

However, in information security, I believe we should embrace audits and advocate for them. Now, before you think I’m crazy — hear me out, because it’s important and here’s why: Security Audits Find Red Flags. Security audits are the same thing. Regulatory Information Security Audit Requirements.

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Security Firewall Information Security Malware 60

Linux Academy

MAY 5, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

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Security Firewall Backup Malware 68

Linux Academy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. In this post, I’ll fill you in about some of the available jobs in information security and what it takes to succeed in each one.

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Information Security Security Firewall Backup 75

Linux Academy

MAY 5, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

Security 60

Security Firewall Backup Malware 60

Linux Academy

MAY 6, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

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Security Firewall Backup Malware 60

SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2024

My work spanned from Linux and Windows to handling cables; essentially, anything the Navy required, whether below or above water, I was involved. Fortunately, I secured a QA position at Check Point, arguably one of the pioneering companies in the cybersecurity field.

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Firewall Sports Architecture Conference 76

Galido

AUGUST 1, 2016

When it comes to security, WordPress is famously lacking. All In One WP Security & Firewall. This plugin will cover you on all the basic and not-so-basic WordPress security needs. Once it’s installed, the plugin goes through all the security in your blog and grades it on a scale. SPAM protection.

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Tools Security Backup Firewall 60

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Most cybersecurity professionals believe that AI has the potential to significantly improve the security of critical software. Overall, security experts believe that the AI Cyber Challenge is a positive step, but they caution that it is just one part of a broader effort to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

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Artificial Intelligence Education Firewall Open Source 80

Linux Academy

APRIL 8, 2019

I am a huge fan of password managers because they make my life more secure and easier. They were stored securely online, and we could access them from anywhere. I can access any password from my phone or computer via a secure connection. This leads me to our first point within the topic for today, which is password managers.

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Authentication Security Firewall Backup 68

Linux Academy

MAY 14, 2019

Secure Google Sandbox Environments for Learning. Just by having a paid account with Linux Academy, you and your organization can access not only our Google environments but all of Linux Academy’s Cloud Playground environments without ever having to open up a port or worrying about leaking information.

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Google Cloud Linux Training 109

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 15, 2021

The content this time around seems to be a bit more security-focused, but I’ve still managed to include a few links in other areas. This article by Joshua Fox outlines how and when to use each of the various types of firewalls offered by AWS. Linux may be coming to the Apple M1 chip. Networking. Servers/Hardware.

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Linux Firewall Open Source Vmware 60

Galido

MAY 14, 2016

So there is no need to secure the connection, messages travels in their encrypted form inside the entire pipeline. Most people think that if a website uses a HTTPS connection (especially with the green address bar) then their “typed-in” informations are transmitted and stored securely. This is only partially true.

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Security Open Source Network System 81

Linux Academy

APRIL 9, 2019

From new courses to new labs, we have a ton of exciting new Google Cloud updates at Linux Academy ( where you can get the most Google Cloud training on this planet! ). Practice what you’re learning by spinning up live environments within Linux Academy! Creating Firewall Rules on a Google Cloud VPC Network.

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Training Google Cloud Linux 60

Linux Academy

MARCH 28, 2019

To ensure ongoing security site reliability engineers must work hand-in-hand with the CISO’s (Chief Information Security Officer) office to implement Kubernetes security. Kubernetes out-of-the-box doesn’t exactly default to a secure enterprise grade cluster. Implement Pod Security Policy. Server Hardening.

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Policies Linux Security Virtualization 68

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere.

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Financial Architecture Resources Security 99

Linux Academy

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Hi, I’m Anna, COO of Linux Academy. Anthony is out on some much-needed vacation, but that’s not going to stop us from updating you on everything new in this Linux Academy Monthly Update. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer – Practice Exam. AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies – FINAL EXAM.

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Linux Disaster Recovery Course Firewall 13

Scott Lowe

APRIL 2, 2021

In this post , Jakub Sitnicki digs way deep into the Linux kernel to uncover the answer to the question, “Why are there no entries in the conntrack table for SYN packets dropped by the firewall?” Linux malware is getting more sophisticated. ” Get ready to get nerdy! Servers/Hardware. Aye aye, Popeye!

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Vmware Firewall Storage Comparison 60

Scott Lowe

JUNE 28, 2021

My first post on WireGuard showed how to configure WireGuard on Linux, both on the client side as well as on the server side. As described here , my primary use case is enabling connectivity to EC2 instances with private IP addresses inside a VPC, so the peer system for me is a Linux instance with WireGuard installed and configured.

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Linux Firewall System Network 60

Linux Academy

APRIL 19, 2019

With engaging features like live AWS cloud sandboxes and servers, Interactive Diagrams, Hands-On Labs in live cloud environments, customizable flashcards, study groups, direct access to our expert Training Architects, downloadable Course videos, and more, Linux Academy is the #1 cloud training platform that helps you learn AWS by doing.

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Training Linux Course Devops 60

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 23, 2020

My list of links and articles from around the web seems to be a bit heavy on security-related topics this time. ” Ivan Pepelnjak attempts to answer the question, “How much do I need to know about Linux networking?” Welcome to Technology Short Take #132! I hope you find something useful! Networking. Servers/Hardware.

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Open Source Vmware Disaster Recovery Linux 60

SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. For example, on mobile devices, an attack is launched every 39 seconds , so it is vital to know how to secure a range of endpoints. based on reviews on Coursera) Cost: Free [link] 2.

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Course IBM Security Industry 63

Linux Academy

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

” Approving AWS (and Azure, Google Cloud, or Linux) environments for your employees can pose a few problems: Administrative overhead of managing individual environments. Opening corporate environments to security vulnerabilities. Secure AWS Sandbox Environments for Learning. Real-World Training Environments. ” Why?

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Linux Training Cloud Firewall 60

Linux Academy

MAY 22, 2019

Welcome to Linux Academy’s Cloud Playground! Used basic Linux commands on that server. The great thing about this in-browser terminal is that it bypasses restrictions that corporate firewalls typically have, so you can learn on the job without restriction. By the end of this guide, you will have: Started an Ubuntu server.

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Cloud Linux Windows Examples 74

ForAllSecure

MARCH 30, 2022

In this episode I’ll talk with two security researchers who simply followed the rabbit. Vamosi: Cloud security is relatively new and as such it probably hasn’t gotten as much attention as it deserves. It was a pretty serious vulnerability; a 9 out of 10 in security. And I'm a security researcher at Wiz.

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Firewall Virtualization Authentication Linux 52

Linux Academy

APRIL 11, 2019

Something we see happen in most organizations is that the domains are split into different departments under the security umbrella. Think of all the security measures they put in place. We keep them separated into multiple domains of cybersecurity: Domain 1: Security Management. User security awareness training.

Authentication 60

Authentication Security Disaster Recovery Firewall 60

Scott Lowe

JUNE 20, 2016

Plumgrid is one of the primary commercial sponsors behind the IO Visor project , a Linux Foundation project, which leverages the extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) subsystem in the Linux kernel. Route aggregation is leveraged wherever possible, and Calico programs IPTables on each host to handle security policies.

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Meeting Linux Storage Network 60

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Vivek Gite over at nixCraft explains how to use ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) on Ubuntu to limit SSH connections. If you’re interested in learning more about some of the new security features in vSphere 6.5, check out this post by Mike Foley—he has pointers to more details on VM Encryption, Secure Boot, and Encrypted vMotion.

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Linux Network Virtualization IPv6 60

Dataconomy

APRIL 13, 2023

This feature is particularly useful in environments where only HTTP traffic is allowed, such as in a web proxy or firewall. The VNC protocol also supports encryption of the VNC traffic, which is done using a secure variant of the VNC protocol known as VNC over Secure Shell (VNC over SSH).

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Virtualization Network Linux Windows 36

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Verplanke believes that DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) and virtualization are key to virtualizing workloads that move around lots and lots of packets, such as firewalls, routers, and other similar functions. In recent years, we’ve seen more devices running off-the-shelf software (like Linux). Intra-VM communication.

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Virtualization Intel Cloud Data 109

Scott Lowe

MARCH 17, 2016

At DevOps Networking Forum 2016, I had the opportunity to share a presentation on some Linux networking options. Russell Pope at Kovarus recently wrote about using security groups to manage the VMware NSX distributed firewall. You may also find this (related) article on memory inside Linux containers to be helpful.

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Vmware Linux Network Open Source 60

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

We all know that security is more than just a host-based firewall, but a host-based firewall can be part of an overall security strategy. This article provides a good introductory overview of Linux iptables commands for configuring host-based firewall rules on your Linux systems.

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Firewall Windows Linux Architecture 60

Dataconomy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While these can be malicious hackers who are after our sensitive data, they can also be white hat hackers who ensure our security by monitoring us from a distance. How safe is it to leave our cyber security in the hands of a hacker? So what are the hats worn by these hackers and how do they change their methods and goals?

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Network Security Applications System 45

Scott Lowe

MAY 15, 2013

I’ve written before about adding an extra layer of network security to your Macintosh by leveraging the BSD-level ipfw firewall, in addition to the standard GUI firewall and additional third-party firewalls (like Little Snitch ). The robust pf firewall should now be running on your OS X Mountain Lion system.

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Firewall Resources Linux Security 112

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This blog post discusses some of the new network security functionality available in vSphere Integrated Containers (VIC) version 1.2; specifically, the new container network firewall functionality. The NIST and DHS have teamed up on some efforts to secure BGP; more information is available in this article. That’s cool.

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Firewall Virtualization Network Storage 60