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  • Firewall tips: Lock it down quickly with Linux Lokkit

    Have you ever needed to get a firewall up and running fast and didn't have the tools that allowed such quick setup? Well, the Linux Lokkit tool may be just what you need.

  • Top Linux/UNIX security threats

    One of the most prevalent security problems with Linux/UNIX is outdated software that works great but contains flaws. See which programs represent the most serious security threats.

  • Track network connections with LSOF on Linux

    LiSt Open Files (LSOF) is a Linux utility that allows you to view current network connections and the files associated with them. While similar in many ways to utilities like netstat and fuser, LSOF has many unique options that let you find specific information on ports, users, processes, and files.

  • Setting up a strong Linux firewall

    Linux has long been a popular option for those who want to save some big money and who don't mind rolling up their sleeves and building the firewall configuration themselves. How can you build a strong Linux firewall?

  • Monitoring Linux firewalls with firelogd

    Monitoring firewalls on a Linux system can be a challenge because of the text-based nature of the OS. The firelogd program can greatly improve the monitoring process by e-mailing concise summaries of important entries to an admin.

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  • Big Brother monitors Linux servers

    Although there are numerous programs designed for monitoring and notification, many can be quite expensive. For Linux, Big Brother can definitely get the job done.

  • Firewall tips: Lock it down quickly with Linux Lokkit

    Have you ever needed to get a firewall up and running fast and didn't have the tools that allowed such quick setup? Well, the Linux Lokkit tool may be just what you need.

  • Stay ahead of hackers with the Nessus scanner

    If you want to level the playing field with hackers, you need to be able to look at your network's vulnerabilities in the same way they do.

  • Top Linux/UNIX security threats

    One of the most prevalent security problems with Linux/UNIX is outdated software that works great but contains flaws. See which programs represent the most serious security threats.

  • Best IT solutions for a small business upgrade

    IT pros who manage small business networks have to come up with unique solutions, such as deciding whether Linux is a viable solution and which collaboration software is better.

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  • Eight e-mail virus scanners tested

    We look at eight mail-server plugins designed to make sure your servers don't take a beating the next time one comes along.

  • Son of spam: 4 spam filtering packages tested

    Can you trust software to block all the spam your company receives? We evaluate four top spam filtering packages for their accuracy.

  • Red Hat Desktop 4

    Businesses that need to support a reasonable number (>10) of Linux PCs may find that Red Hat Desktop 4 delivers an attractive total cost of ownership (TCO).

  • Tech Guide: Build your own Linux server

    Want to give an old PC a new lease of life? Why not transform it into a Linux server for your home/small business network?

  • Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro

    Yoggie's Gatekeeper Card Pro delivers powerful plug-and-play protection for notebooks, removes the need to manage multiple software subscriptions and can boost your notebook's performance by removing the security software overhead.

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