On Tuesday 30 January 2001 05:52 pm, Jason D. Williard wrote:
> I just started using linux meaningfuilly. I would like to make my
> machine as secure as possible. The first thing that I would like to do
> is configure my hosts.allow and hosts.deny files. I am not exactly
> sure as to how to configure them though. Could someone please send me
> an example or give me a few good ideas of what I should do?
Yes, http://www.pointman.org/PMFirewall/ to configure ipchains so
you'll have a firewall. I almost hate to recommend this 'cause it's so
damn easy to make a good set of firewall rules without knowing anything
about what it's all about ;) If it's any comfort, I'm lost an' get'n
lost'er, the new 2.4.x kernels use iptables, an' I don't have a clue as
to how ipchains (2.2.x) gets it done, much less iptables, but scanners
can't touch me :)
http://www.sdesign.com/cgi-bin/fwtest.cgi?APPLY=Scan+Me+Now
> As well, if there are any other things that I should do to secure my
> machine, please let me know.
Yes, again. Add a sentry,
http://www.linuxnewbie.org/nhf/intel/security/portsentry1.html
... and not to be remiss, check your logs regularly. I've got Kmail
rec'ving root's mail, and also regularly look at
/etc/portsentry/portsentry.history
The only thing else I can suggest is NEVER connect to the Net with any
Micro$oft product. There is no way to harden Billy's stuff. Refrain
from using HTML for email, and delete without reading any you receive.
--
Tom Brinkman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galveston Bay
