Request for tips before installing cable

[zazoo]

Hey all,
I was hoping some of you could offer advice for security before i install cable internet on my rh71 linux box. Right now, i've implemented libwrap (hosts.allow/deny) to function exactly how i need. I only allow fixed address i already know, and deny all else. Is there anything else i should do to secure my system from intrusion or attack?

Thanks a lot!

Zazoo.

 

[Drache42]

the best way to do it is either get a cable router or a second linux box. if you get the 2nd box then run linux gibraltar, its a debian off shot designed for firewalling. it runs totally of ram disk, 4 megs, and boots of cdrom. no HD needed, i ran it for a while, but then the computer died. i know someone who ran it all year at UofM and never had any problems.

 

[genlee]

Just setup iptables on your linux box and don't run any services that are not needed. Stay up to date with any security patches released from redhat also.

 

[Drache42]

there are wholes in just about all packages, if you stay updated then you will be secure about the things that have already happend. i agree that staying updated is good, but i am also saying that the more secure, the better. i run RH, but i just wanted to throw it out there, that its not the most secure.

 

[silverpig]

To be fully secure, unplug your ethernet.

To be practically fully secure, just run linux and keep updated. If I was a hacker, and I came across your computer, would I stay on you and hack your linux box, or would I rather hack n00bie mcn00b's winME box for credit card info?

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[poorboy]

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