Security

What is chroot jail and How to Use it?

April 15, 2021

A chroot jail is created when a system's root folder is changed to once chosen by a user.
This tutorial covers possible uses for a chroot jail and how you can set one up.

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RPKI Explained - Secure BGP Routing

April 1, 2021

RPKI makes BGP more secure and reliable. Learn about the flaws of BGP, what RPKI is and how it works.

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TLS vs SSL: What's the Difference?

March 25, 2021

TLS and SSL protocols serve to encrypt the data exchanged between a user and a web server.
This tutorial will show you how they work, what makes them different, and which one you should ultimately use.

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How To Use The Modprobe Command In Linux

February 11, 2021

The Linux kernel is extensible and uses modules (drivers) to make the communication between hardware and software run smoothly. Learn how to add and remove official modules using the modprobe command.

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How To Use The Passwd Command In Linux

January 26, 2021

Passwords are the most important feature of security. This article explains and shows examples of how to use the passwd command in Linux to manage passwords for accounts.

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How VMware Tenants Apply the Fortanix Encryption Policy

January 14, 2021

The Fortanix Key Management Service (KMS) provides enhanced privacy compliance in multi-tenant cloud environments. Learn how to expose the policy as a service provider, and apply it as a tenant on PhoenixNAP's Data Security Cloud.

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What is Umask and How to Use It

December 30, 2020

The umask command on Linux lets you interact with your system's default permissions and fine-tune permissions for new files and folders.
This tutorial shows you what umask is, how it works, and how best to use it.

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How to Build Linux Kernel From Scratch {Step-By-Step Guide}

November 12, 2020

All Linux distributions come with a predefined kernel. However, they are usually outdated. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to build a Linux kernel from scratch.

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Ubuntu 16.04 End of Life in April 2021

October 21, 2020

Ubuntu 16.04 EOL is coming up on April, 2021. This Linux distribution will no longer be supported with updates and patches, so make sure you upgrade or mitigate your systems on time.

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How to Make curl Ignore Certificate Errors

October 13, 2020

Learn how to make curl ignore certificate errors by adding the required option to the command. Ignoring certificate errors, should only be practiced for development purposes. Skip checking for SSL certificates only if needed.

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