Password Tools Creating secure passwords and testing their quality

Aug 23, 2012

Create secure passwords with the help of a password generator and check for quality at the same time.

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OpenSSL with Bash Using the OpenSSL toolkit with Bash

Aug 23, 2012

Cryptography is an important part of IT security, and OpenSSL is a well-known cryptography toolkit for Linux. Experts depend on OpenSSL because it is free, it has huge capabilities, and it’s easy to use in Bash scripts.

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Surveillance with NAS Network-attached storage keeps an eye on your stuff

Aug 23, 2012

Take advantage of the low watt per operation compute power offered by modern NAS to monitor your cameras.

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Command Line: More Secure Passwords Improving account passwords

Jul 24, 2012

Even with encrypted drives, account passwords remain one of the prime security methods for any Linux system. With a little knowledge of the available commands and their options, you can make your account passwords more secure.

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FSF Weighs in on Secure Boot

Jul 12, 2012

Free Software Foundation considers Restricted Boot a threat to user freedom.

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Social and Private with Friendica Developing for a Post-Facebook World

Jun 19, 2012

Be social and keep in touch while maintaining your privacy with Friendica, a network that centralizes social media.

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Security Lessons: Hacking Hardware Don’t forget your hardware

May 29, 2012

Now that your networks are secure and you’ve convinced your users to secure their passwords and software, it’s time to turn your attention to your hardware to keep it from being attacked.

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Bash Tips: Passing Passwords

Mar 26, 2012

Bash offers any number of simplifications, especially when it comes to pesky individual steps in installation routines for larger software packages. Some caution is advisable, though, if you need to handle database and application passwords, which can easily be compromised.

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