hi superman, how did you install your OS? security, in most cases, is not os-specific. it's more of administration-specific, more environmental. if you have a good administration of your machines, security won't be a problem.
it's true that redhat is very easy to install. operating system components are very easy to install and remove as well. trim the systems unnecessary services and check your logfiles. you may also want to remove your box from the network for post-intrusion forensics. check out these sites that may be of help to you: 1. linuxsecurity.com 2. bugtraq (a must) 3. rick moen's home page has several administration and security-related links good luck :) percy > For the past years I have been using REDHAT distro on my > servers. Its really easy to use and easy to install the > only problem is that every time I use RH I have this > feeling that my servers are not that secured. > Last week I installed RH 7.2 as a WEB server...2 days > after it was hacked. As much as i want to use the newer > versions it seems like its easy for everybody > to get into my system. > Thats why i cannot upgrade my TRUSTIX servers.. After I > installed it that hacking stopped. > I hope you can give me some advice on how to secure my > servers.. I want to use latest distros but i dont know how > and what to secure first. > > Questions: > 1. Do I have to try other distros? What can you suggest? > 2. Security threaths that I need to look at? > _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
