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Implementing and Maintaining AIX Security Policies |
Andre Derek Protas |
28/07/04 |
This paper outlines the basic security steps one should take to secure AIX. Includes processes and technical controls. |
9 |
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OS Security Considerations |
Mohammad Heidari |
05/07/05 |
Mohammad Heidari presents his work on Operating System Security Considerations. This paper discusses shares, memory, access control and other areas that must be considered when it comes to securing a system. |
10 |
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Demystifying SE Linux |
Abhishek Singh |
21/12/05 |
Ever curious what SE Linux is or how to use it? Read Abhishek Singh's paper. |
8 |
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Wireless Handheld Device Security |
Tom Olzak |
03/01/06 |
The purpose of this paper, contributed by Tom Olzak, is to help identify some of those challenges and to provide recommendations for reducing the associated risks to your business. |
10 |
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Hardening Windows NT |
Aelphaeis Mangarae |
06/01/06 |
Aelphaeis Mangarae submits this guide to hardening Windows NT systems. It includes recomendations on passwords, virus, firewall, services, IIS, Service Pack 2 and other topics. |
10 |
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SE Linux in Action |
Dimitry Snezhkov |
06/01/06 |
Dimitry Snezhkov discusses the ideas behind SELinux and show how to configure and manage an SELinux system for transparently securing existing applications as well as new ones. |
7 |
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SSH Password Guessing: Linux Compromise and Forensics |
Jamie Riden |
31/01/06 |
Jamie Riden submits this paper which takes an in-depth look at the compromise of a Debian Linux server on an internal network. |
4 |
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Oracle Database Security |
Nathan Aaron |
19/04/06 |
Nathan Aaron submits this paper on Oracle security discussing permission, architecture and more. |
7 |
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Fundamentals of Storage Media Sanitation |
Tom Olzak |
06/06/06 |
In this paper, Tom Olzak defines media sanitation and how it fits into an overall security program. Next, he examines how attackers can extract information from electronic media—even after it’s been overwritten. Finally, he explores ways one can protect their organization from attacks—both casual and highly motivated. |
4 |
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Implementation of a File Integrity Check System |
Don Mosley |
28/07/06 |
This paper, written by Don Mosley, will outline mechanisms and practices for effective file integrity checking. |
8 |
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The SCADA Security Challenge: The Race is On |
Steven S Smith |
04/12/06 |
This paper, written by Steven Smith, will take a risk-based approach to examine some of the challenges we face in securing SCADA. It will focus on some of the technical issues and challenges (or vulnerabilities), the individuals that are interested in compromising these systems (the threat), and what steps one can take (mitigating controls) to secure and maintain control of this critical infrastructure. |
10 |
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Top 10 Application Security Vulnerabilities in Web.config Files – Part Two |
Bryan Sullivan |
21/05/07 |
Part 2 of Bryan Sullivan's (from Spi Dynamics) Top 10 Application Security Vulnerabilities in Web.Config files. |
7 |
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Recipe for Mobile Data Security |
Tom Olzak |
16/10/07 |
In this paper, Tom Olzak explores the challenges facing security managers responsible for laptop data security, TPM technology, and how the features of a TPM can integrate with Microsoft’s Bitlocker and Active Directory technologies to provide for more secure data on the road. |
No votes |
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Server Virtualization and Information Security Concerns |
Daniel James |
08/04/08 |
Daniel James and William J. Sparks discusses virtualization, the benefits, security and financial imapact. |
10 |
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Three Linux Security Basics |
Jeff S. Drake |
28/04/08 |
This paper, written by Jeff Drake, outlines some basic security issues and concerns as they relate to Linux server security and tools and techniques that can be implemented to harden the system. |
8 |
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Security Needs in Embedded Systems |
Anoop MS |
07/05/08 |
The paper discusses the hardware and software security requirements in an embedded device that are involved in the transfer of secure digital data. The paper gives an overview on the security processes like encryption/decryption, key agreement, digital signatures and digital certificates that are used to achieve data protection during data transfer. The paper also discusses the security requirements in the device to prevent possible physical attacks to expose the secure data such as secret keys from the device. The paper also briefs on the security enforced in a device by the use of proprietary security technology and also discusses the security measures taken during the production of the device. |
No votes |
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Portable Operating Systems and Information Security Risks |
Thomas Hyslip |
15/10/08 |
This paper, written by Thomas Hyslip, examines the threat of portable operating systems to computers and computer networks, as well as the security measures available to prevent such exploits. |
10 |
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Securing Mobile Devices: Be Smarter Than Your Smartphone |
Duwane A. Brown |
16/10/08 |
Duwane Brown submits this paper on security surrounding Mobile Devices. |
9 |
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