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5 Open-Source Host Based IDS Software to Detect Intrusion

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This post is to help you learn about five effective open-source host-based intrusion detection software.The success of a host-based intrusion detection system depends on how you set the rules to monitor your files integrity. So, while configuring you need to remember that if you do not include the directories that you want to protect, the IDS will not detect anyting and a … [Read more...] about 5 Open-Source Host Based IDS Software to Detect Intrusion

9 Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for Business

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Deciding to move on to a cloud means moving your data into somebody’s computers. To develop your computing facilities without investing in hardware and infrastructure is what cloud computing all about. In an organization, you may be the decision maker thanking about whether to put your data in a third party cloud or in your own cloud. You can have a look at the following … [Read more...] about 9 Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for Business

Tips for Network Security Breach Investigation

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Investigating  network security breach may seem to be a daunting task to someone who has no prior experience of security breach investigation. Like any other IT disciplines, you can handle and investigate network security breach better if you have are well-equipped with the necessary tools and techniques used by the professionals. No matter if you are a network engineer or a … [Read more...] about Tips for Network Security Breach Investigation

How to Extend Linux LVM by Adding a New Hard Disk

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You may need to add new disk to your Linux LVM for various reasons such as for adding capacity for your existing applications or new applications. This post aims to show you how you can add a new disk to your existing LVM as well as to a new LVM. The difference between adding a new disk to a new LVM and to an existing LVM is that in the latter case you do not have to create a … [Read more...] about How to Extend Linux LVM by Adding a New Hard Disk

How to Renew Self-Signed SSL Certificate with OpenSSL Tool in Linux

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OpenSSL is a free and open-source SSL solution that anyone can use for personal and commercial purposes. Although it is free, certificates created with it can expire, and you may need to renew them. This post will show you how to renew a self-signed certificate using the OpenSSL tool on a Linux server. If you are looking into creating a new self-signed certificate instead of … [Read more...] about How to Renew Self-Signed SSL Certificate with OpenSSL Tool in Linux

20 Ways to Secure Home Network

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Almost every Internet user has their home network that every family member use to Internet access.For your home network security you can follow a few simple steps to eliminate the chances of your network being compromised. Before diving deep into the home network security issues, you may have a look at the vulnerability points in your network,  including your client machine. … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Secure Home Network

Effective Ways to Prevent Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Attacks

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Not every developers pay equal importance to web security and vulnerabilities, especially about cross site scripting when they start coding. Their primary goal is to get the project finished Websites developed with unsecure coding can be easily exploited by the attackers. There is no way your browser will prevent XSS automatically unless you disable your browser’s ability to … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Prevent Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Attacks

Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know

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This post aims to help you familiarize with the top 15 commonly known network and system security vulnerablitis. If you are a new administrator, you can have a look at the following list. ACLs on the border router The ACLs you place in your router, especially in the border router, should not allow inadequate access to your other devices connected to your router. A few … [Read more...] about Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know