Security Portal: Ask Buffy – Unix security tools, security of named pipes and encrypted stream attack detection

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 4, 2001

“This week’s questions are about collecting exploits; Unix
security tools; CryptoCard RB-1 token message authentication;
removing JS Seeker with Norton AntiVirus 2001; security of named
pipes; and encrypted stream attack detection.”

“What are your URL suggestions for collecting exploits? We have
a test lab and have permission to begin testing our IDS for
vulnerabilities….”

“I am compiling a list of cybersecurity Unix tools that are
available on the market. Could you point me in the right
direction?…”

Complete
Story

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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