Re: First Steps.
On 05/09/11 11:52, Heddle Weaver wrote:
Hello,
Taking first steps in the security world.
I know that a 'firewall' is nothing but a configuration file for
iptables, but that's about it.
Blocking is only part of what constitutes a "firewall" ie. the ultimate
firewall is an air-gap.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_%28computing%29
I need recommendations for literature or other sources of reliable
knowledge that start off with answers to questions such as: 'What is a
port?'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_port_%28software%29
Any time and trouble appreciated.
Regards,
Weaver.
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http://wiki.debian.org/Firewalls
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto/ch-sec-services.en.html
http://wiki.debian.org/DebianFirewall
Cheers
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Let me tell you something - if you're sitting around your house playing
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