Security

[Warren Togami]

Sounds like a great idea.  Many of the people who have attended my newbie
seminars need that kind of information, and a few of the ICS students may be
interested.

How would we put this together?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dusty" <dusty at sandust.com>
To: "Linux & Unix Advocates & Users" <luau at list.luau.hi.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 4:11 PM
Subject: [luau] Security


> Wow, the list has been quiet this weekend.
>
> I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a meeting about linux
security?  I was thinking we could start the meeting with a short class in
how to secure a default install (turning off services, turning on SSH,
enabling firewall).  Do a short class in security assessment (how to use
NMAP and other tools like NESSUS or SAINT).  Finally play a game of "Capture
the Flag".  Take the newly secured box and a default install and hack into
them.  Therefore showing users how much harder it is to break into the
secured box than the default install.  Maybe we could get some of the 2600
guys to come and help out with that portion.
>
> I have always felt that by actually showing someone that you really can
crack their system they take security much more serious.
>
> Is anyone interested?
>
> Dusty