[CS-FSLUG] FIVE COMMON LINUX SECURITY VULNERABILITIES YOU MAY BE OVERLOOKING

[Fred A. Miller]

FIVE COMMON LINUX SECURITY VULNERABILITIES YOU MAY BE OVERLOOKING
http://go.techtarget.com/r/5810056/1461419
Kevin Beaver, Contributor

Kevin Beaver, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional,
is often asked about Linux vulnerabilities he finds when performing
security assessments. Contrary to popular belief, the Linux systems
he sees tend to be as vulnerable as their Windows counterparts. The
weaknesses are not the fault of the operating systems; rather, they
are due to the oversights of Linux administrators. Specifically, the
oversights are related to default installations, lack of maintenance
and failure to test systems rigorously with the right tools to
discover weaknesses.

In this tip, Beaver discusses the most common Linux vulnerabilities
he sees, which may be contributing to your organization's business
risks.

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http://go.techtarget.com/r/5810057/1461419


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