Category Archives: security
Wrangle Apache’s PHP handler to secure against serving malicious PHP files
Apache + PHP is such a standard part of the vast majority of the Internet that most people don’t think twice about installing apache, php & running their favorite application on top of it (e.g., forum or blogging software). However, … Continue reading
SSH public keys, or, how not to expose a password
As an independent Linux/Unix consultant, I am often asked to work on machines that I have never used before, and so I need a password to log in. While I can be given a password over the phone, that frequently … Continue reading
Posted in encryption, linux, Secure Shell, security, servers, sysadmin
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Home Computer Security Tips for Corporate Professionals
Your IT department has probably locked down your computer at work with all sorts of security precautions, given you strict guidelines about how to choose passwords and how often to change them, and provided backups and fail-safes to make sure … Continue reading
Posted in encryption, security
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