SYN Flooding using SCAPY and Prevention using iptables
DoS (Denial of Service) attacks against Web services make them unavailable for legitimate users, affecting the website owner’s potential business. These involve intentional consumption of network, CPU...
View ArticleIPsec VPN Penetration Testing with BackTrack Tools
This article outlines the value of penetration-testing VPN gateways for known vulnerabilities and also shows you how to prevent a breach into the internal network. IPsec is the most commonly used...
View ArticleGuard Your Network with IPCop, Part 3: Block Outgoing Traffic
The first article in the series discussed IPCop 1.4.21, its basic installation and configuration. Though an excellent firewall distro, basic IPCop has limited functionality. To enhance it, various...
View ArticleGuard Your Network with IPCop, Part 4: Configuring OpenVPN with Zerina Add-on
The first article in this series discussed the basic installation and configuration of IPCop 1.4.21. Subsequent articles discussed five important add-ons used to enhance IPCop’s functionality: Advanced...
View ArticleMethods To Lock Down WordPress wp-admin, and Accessing it Using SOCKS5 Proxy
It’s as simple as this: have SSH listen on the standard port 22, and when you check your server logs, you see all sorts of random people trying to login to your server.... Related Posts: Ecommerce...
View ArticleGuard Your Network with IPCop, Part 5: Your First Site-to-Site VPN
The first article in this series discussed the basic installation and configuration of IPCop 1.4.21. Subsequent articles covered six important add-ons: Advanced Proxy, URL Filter, Update Accelerator,...
View ArticleTips and tricks for using two factor Authentication Technology
Single password protection techniques, while a well-used and ancient method of protecting access to information or location, are no longer something that can guarantee a reliable means of protecting...
View ArticleCyber Attacks Explained: Wireless Attacks
Wireless networks are everywhere, from the home to corporate data centres. They make our lives easier by avoiding bulky cables and related problems. But with these benefits comes a threat: wireless...
View ArticleUse the Built-in Security Features in Your FOSS Distro
When it comes to securing network infrastructure, the trend is to invest in commercial-grade appliances. Sadly, security designers tend to ignore the built-in security features available in FOSS...
View ArticleRevamp Your IT Career as a Cloud Security Expert
Here’s a ringside view of some exciting and challenging careers in the cloud security realm. The advent of the cloud, which was once a niche concept, has empowered organisations to shift their focus......
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