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Linux : Configuring vsftpd for secure connections

Generally when we login to VSFTPD using our username and password, it’s transmitted in simple/clear text, which is considered as insecure. we can configure VSFTPD server to use OpenSSl, so that all the details are encrypted during the transfers. ###install OpenSSL yum install openssl ###Generate a Certificate openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 […]

Linux :how to install Google Chrome Web browser on Fedora and CentOs

This howto explains howto install Google Chrome Web browser on Fedora and CentOs.Best way to install and keep up-to-date with Google Chrome browser is use Google’s own YUM repository. Enable Google YUM repository Add following to /etc/yum.repos.d/google.repo file: 32-bit [google] name=Google – i386 baseurl=http://dl.google.com/linux/rpm/stable/i386 enabled=1 gpgcheck=1 gpgkey=https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub 64-bit [google64] name=Google – x86_64 baseurl=http://dl.google.com/linux/rpm/stable/x86_64 enabled=1 gpgcheck=1 […]

Linux : How to Disable Direct Root Logins

Allowing the root user to login directly is a major security issue, we’ll show you how to disable it so you can still login as root but just not directly, reducing the security issue. This will force a hacker to have to guess 2 seperate passwords to gain root access. (you do have 2 seperate […]

Cisco's offers borderless security

With a view to tackle today’s enterprise security challenges Cisco has evolved a new architecture for enterprise security that will help enable business users to access information from any device and any location with a high degree of ease and security, The Secure Borderless Network architecture focuses on four critical anchors: enterprise end-points (mobile or […]

Cybersecurity Experts: The FBI Wants You

FBI Director Robert Mueller sounded a call to arms at RSA, telling security experts that the country needs their help to fight cybercrime and terrorist attacks. He also enlisted the help of companies, promising greater sensitivity on the agency’s part when investigating breaches. “We know that putting on raid jackets, courting the media, and shutting […]

Google opens Google Apps Marketplace

Google launched on Tuesday evening Google Apps Marketplace, providing a venue for third-party, cloud-based applications to supplement Google’s own online applications. The program enables integrations with such applications as Google Gmail, Documents, Sites and Calendar. All told, the effort begins with 50 vendors participating, including Atlassian, NetSuite, Skytap and Zoho. “Tonight, what we’re doing is […]