Category: Ciss-125

There are a variety of Ubuntu hardening techniques out there. These are just a few that should be of interest. Secure shared memory Shared memory can be used as an attack vector for running services. Edit the /etc/fstab file and add the following to the bottom: tmpfs /run/shm tmpfs defaults,noexec,nosuid 0 0 A reboot is … Read More “Ubuntu Hardening” »

CISS-125 – Computer and Information Security Instructor: William Jojo Email: w.jojo@hvcc.edu Location: Higbee 119 Phone: (518) 629-7540 Updated March 20, 2019 Topical Outline (Student Behavioral Objectives): Security Overview, Threats and Attacks Cryptography, Transport Protocols & Remote Access Network & Device Security Access Management, Authentication and Directories Risk Management Assessments (approximate point values): Journal (50 points) … Read More “CISS-125 Syllabus” »