Security Log

August 11, 2003 12:00 PM ET

Computerworld - St. Bernard Updates Patch Software
San Diego-based security vendor St. Bernard Software Inc. last week upgraded its UpdateExpert patch management software with new features that include support for Hewlett-Packard Co.'s OpenView management platform, disconnected network support and custom reporting options. UpdateExpert 6.1 features a Smart Plug-in function that allows the software to be managed by HP OpenView, and the custom reporting option will allow companies to conduct trend analysis by combining machine and patch conformance report data, said the company. The new version of UpdateExpert is available now and starts at $1,400 for a one-year subscription to support 100 workstations.
Security Bookshelf
Linux Security Cookbook, by Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman and Robert G. Byrnes; O'Reilly & Associates, June 2003

The authors stress upfront that the Linux Security Cookbook isn't an all-in-one security reference and that security is a never-ending process. Then, rather than pontificating on security theory, they jump right into the topics. From various file-integrity techniques, to encryption, authorization, monitoring and logs, the book includes many "recipes," or examples. These include keystrokes, shell code and explanations that focus on different aspects of Linux security. Each recipe contains the problem, solutions and discussion for the various topics. The authors describe the techniques in detail and say where to get the application or utility used in solving the problem. This a great reference book for intermediate and seasoned systems administrators.
--Mathias Thurman (mathias_thurman@yahoo.com)

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