Re: Debian or Linux 7???
Hi Steve!
The kernel being used isn't really the biggest concern when it comes to
security - the ammount of access you allow the outside world is.
Any distribution would be rock-stable, if it was disconnected entirely from
the network. For most of us, however, that's not an option. ::grin::
So...there are two main things you can do to limit your chances of getting
"hacked":
1 - stay on top of security updates - Debian makes this REALLY easy, as long
as you have the security update server in your apt sources.list. It doesn't
hurt to subscribe to a couple security-related mailing lists either =)
2 - learn how to configure your system to be more secure - Chances are you
don't need, or can replace, a lot of the services that you're running.
Close off ports using ipchains, shut down inetd services you don't need, and
replace things like telnet with ssh =) If you work someplace with a good
sysadmin, schedule some time to sit down with him/her and discuss security -
you'll learn a LOT.
If you follow these 2 steps, you can be assured of a reasonable secure
system, no matter which distribution you choose. We're a bit biased around
here towards Debian, for a variety of reasons - but you should expect that
from a Debian mailing list ;) By no means is this an exhaustive summary of
system security, but it's what I live by =)
-b3
On Mon, Feb 19, 2001 at 06:11:55PM -0500, Steve Rudd wrote:
> I am considering joining the debian family, but am a bit concerned about
> security.
> Just how much more secure is Debian than redhat?
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