Linux Tips & Patch Management

Combining multiple Linux security tools to protect against various threats is crucial for a robust security posture. Effective use of security tools requires knowledge of their capabilities, configurations, and how...

A vulnerability assessment is one of the most critical components of an organization’s vulnerability management strategy. You can’t fix security risks without knowing where you are exposed.  This assessment allows...

I recently wrote about reliable software. I also usually write about cybersecurity and major incidents. Today’s story intertwines both, in a situation so far reaching that, if you tried to...

With so much sensitive data now online, network safeguarding has become a big industry. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million. To avoid shelling out...

Between GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and a litany of other intimidating acronyms, the compliance regulatory landscape could easily pass for a minefield—littered with potential fines and legal hurdles. Automation, however, promises...

Just like a strong foundation is vital for a building, a secure kernel is essential for a secure Linux system.  Live patching allows applying security patches to a running kernel...

Integrating security into DevOps workflows has become a critical task, especially in Linux environments. As organizations increasingly rely on DevOps to streamline software development and deployment, ensuring robust security measures...

Recently, a survey was released that examined how different organizations perceive data security. One question, in particular, yielded surprising yet unsurprising results: a large majority of respondents expressed confidence in...

Linus Torvalds, a Finnish computer science student, started Linux as a hobby project in 1991. Linux now powers the world’s top supercomputers, cloud infrastructure, and even forms the foundation for...

You’re making sure your developers can develop, your managers can manage, your customers can … custom? Well, no, but you get the idea. You’re making sure everything runs smoothly. On...

System administrators that work in enterprise environments know that patching is practically a full-time job. Consider the effort involved in patching just one system: a sysadmin must determine that a...