RE: A DoS Must Read from Steve Gibson...

[Jim Damato <jdamato@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>It would seem that most
>Linux systems and other systems running non-Windoze OS's would be less
>vulnerable on the basis that they are being administered by
>technically-minded folk and would be more likely to be using a firewall

I got such a kick out of this statement.  Unix and particularly Linux have
more than their share of gee-whiz kids slapping together just enough layered
shareware crap to get their systems running.  I don't think any system has
cornered the market on responsible computing.

I've had folks spout the same half-baked logic to me as a case against the
AS/400.  Since the AS/400 doesn't require a trained administrator the people
who run it obviously don't know how to configure it in an advanced
environment.  Our Unix system will definitely be more secure because of all
the highly-compensated administrators we've hired to keep it running.

The first thing I do when I find a new web site for a reputable business is
try some Hacking 101 techniques to see if they know the basics of securing
web data.  I've found glaring exposures on Unix/Apache, NT/IIS, and
iSeries/Domino sites for a wide range of companies.

I know this thread is spinning out of control and never really was on topic,
but please don't stop.  It's starting to get pretty good.

-Jim

James Damato
Manager - Technical Administration
Dollar General Corporation
<mailto:jdamato@dollargeneral.com>
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