Although there's no foolproof method to keep hackers at bay and servers 100 percent secure, steps should be taken to keep them as secure as possible.
Cracking Passwords
[September 8, 2008] Tip of the Trade: Find password weaknesses before it's too late. john-the-ripper offers three cracking modes to evaluate passwords.
Bugger Off: The Importance of Penetration Testing
[July 25, 2007] Penetration testing is critical to sever security, and the tools to do it yourself have improved markedly in the past year. In some cases, however, hiring a consultant is a better way to go.
Bugger Off: Patch Early, Patch Often, Patch Everywhere
[July 11, 2007] Keeping tabs on security vulnerabilities is one way to prevent apps and utilities from becoming your server's (or network's) Achilles heel.
Bugger Off: Keeping Hackers Off Your Servers
[June 28, 2007] There's no foolproof method for keeping hackers at bay, but steps can be taken to prevent servers from leaking information that can be used against you.
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