Articles by Jay Beale

Maybe I Should Be Afraid of Linux?
All operating systems have security vulnerabilities, but as least Linux vulnerabilities …
Killing Daemons!
The typical Linux system incorporates several background daemons to perform various tasks. …
Tripwire - The Only Way to Really Know
Install a file integrity checking like Tripwire and you will never again have to guess …
Why Do I Have to Tighten Security on My System? (Why Can't I Just Patch?)
Even if you patch your system regularly and follow all security updates, you can still be …
Shredding Access in the Name of Security: Set UID Audits
In this article, I'll introduce Linux/Unix file permissions, root privilege and the SUID …