Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:02:33 -0600 (CST) From: Ryan Thompson <ryan@sasknow.com> To: edwin chan <slack@suntop-cn.com> Cc: freebsd-security@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: how can I find general security infomation ? Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0109021753240.5659-100000@ren.sasknow.com> In-Reply-To: <003101c1331a$dd96d320$9201a8c0@home.net>
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edwin chan wrote to freebsd-security@FreeBSD.ORG: > recently, I try to enhance security for my freebsd box, I feel lack general > security knowladge and concept of attack manner. where I can find deep > infomation about ? > > edwin chen A good place to start is the security(7) manpage. It contains a lot of general security information, which will increase your understanding, as well as give you ideas on how to improve system security. It will also point you in the direction of several system components and 3rd party tools that will have a positive effect on system security if configured properly. There are many sources in print that will go into more depth than security(7), but are not necessarily specific to FreeBSD or any other OS for that matter. One such good book is "Mastering Network Security" Benton/Sybex Network Press. ORA also has some good books in print. You'll also want to use on-line security web sites (too many to list. bugtraq, CERN, securityfocus, etc... try some web searches for UNIX security or FreeBSD security). Look for topics like firewalls, packet filters, intrusion detection systems (IDS), email security, VPN, etc. As a last resort (or in case of emergency!), you can hire a security expert. Most individuals that deserve the title "expert" charge heaps of money, usually by the hour. You will need to consider your own system security... What do you need? How important is your data? To what degree are you willing to sacrifice convenience for security? - Ryan -- Ryan Thompson <ryan@sasknow.com> Network Administrator, Accounts SaskNow Technologies - http://www.sasknow.com #106-380 3120 8th St E - Saskatoon, SK - S7H 0W2 Tel: 306-664-3600 Fax: 306-664-1161 Saskatoon Toll-Free: 877-727-5669 (877-SASKNOW) North America To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-security" in the body of the message
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