SECURITY PROCEDURES
Websites of interest:
- www.windowssecurity.com - sound advice and tutorials for Windows users
- www.linuxsecurity.com - sound advice for the Linux platform
- SANS/FBI Top 20 list - what the big issues in computer security are today
- The SANS Malware FAQ and the Intrusion Detection FAQ
Choose your operating system for procedures and checklists on securing that system:
- Microsoft Security page - information on the latest exposures, risks, and system updates
- Securing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional by Marc DeBonis
- Solaris Operating Environment Security Document
- Security Configuration Guides from the National Security Agency
- Benchmark and Securit y Tools from The Center for Internet Security - includes benchmarks for Cisco Routers, Solaris, Windows 2000 and NT, Linux, HPUX, AIX
Information on some of the available firewalls:
- Linux Firewall - the Linux firewall configuration toolkit
- Firewall Builder - an excellent configuration tool for several platforms
- Red Hat ES 3 - A RedHat article on configuring the firewall for Red Hat ES 3