[Gllug] security and the /etc/host* files, possibly portmap?

[matthew at marbit.freeserve.co.uk]

Good security Links :

securityfocus.com
linuxsecurity.com
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sans

Matt

> 
> From: "John Hearns" <john.hearns at framestore.co.uk>
> Date: Thu 04/Oct/2001 06:00 CEST
> To: gllug at linux.co.uk
> Subject: Re: [Gllug] security and the /etc/host* files, possibly portmap?
> 
> will wrote:
> 
> >O' collective brain,
> >
> >I have an old machine at home that I did a server install on (mandrake 7.1)
> >and it seems pretty secure.  Nmapping the box from my home network (there is
> >not outside connectivity) reveals *no* UDP or TCP ports open.  And here is
> >the problem.  I want to telnet into the box with my other machine on the
> >network but the connection is obviously refused.  
> >
> 
> ps. Forgot to say - on a RH box, the command to turn on/off services is
> 'chkconfig'
> So chkconfig telnet on  
> 
> I'm not a Mandrake user, but I guess the command might be the same.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Are there any references
> >that you can recommend online/book form that will give me a better idea
> >about Linux security possibly with networking for someone that is pretty new
> >to the concept?
> >
> Excellent book is 'Hacking Exposed'  http://www.hackingexposed.com/
> 
> BTW, I'd advise all systems admins to read this book only when in company,
> and with ready access to strong stimulants and someone to soothe your brow.
> Do NOT read it alone in a darkened house on an eerie, stormy night.
> Oh no....
> This book WILL give you the fear.
> 
> The Linux partner is 'Hacking Linux Exposed'.
> Haven't read this, but it is likely to be as execllent.
> 
> 
> >
> 
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