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Archive for the ‘Security’ Category

Update that Wordpress Install

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Not that any of you wouldn’t have already updated. But if not, you should.

Update
There’s a 2.07 release out now that addresses even more security issues. Link above has been changed.

Update to the Update
Version 2.1 was released today (01/21/2007) so download the latest release now!

The 60 minute network security guide..by the NSA

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

I ran across this on Digg today. After giving it a quick glance I found it to be fairly useful, and at times rather elementary, in terms of establishing “best practices” for network security. I’m not sure if CSU Chico has a similar document, but this might serve as a good template to work from in terms of format and content. A lot of the information in here is pretty common sense; things most system administrators should be doing. The section on firewalls seemed like a pretty good reference as well, although I have no doubt that the NOPs guys already have the firewalls configured in an intelligent manner.

Download the Network Security Guide | digg story

Update
The Information Security Office does have a Server Security Procedures and Guidelines document on their website. However, I found the NSA guide has more practical information and examples on how to configure systems.