RHEL 4 WS Security--suggestions

From: Mark Taber (marktaber_at_mac.com)
Date: 09/22/05

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Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:05:38 -0700

    The organization I work for is a relative newcomer to Linux, and so am
    I. I have a nice Linux workstation at home, running RHEL 4 WS, and I
    have the firewall and SELinux enabled. However, in order to be able to
    access the corporate network remotely, I have to have installed
    "reasonable precautions" on my home machine (and I will sign a form
    attesting to this fact).

    My question is, what do you experienced Linux mavens do about security?
    I note the F-Prot, Sophos, and Computer Associates all have Linux tools
    available. Then there's the FOSS ClamAV. And then there's Firestarter
    firewall. Oh, and I can't forget rkhunter and chkrootkit.

    I don't mind paying; I'm just loathe to "junk up" my machine with things
    that aren't necessary. All suggestions, opinions are appreciated
    (especially in light of the latest Linux-only Firefox exploit).

    Regards,
    Mark Taber

    State of California
    Department of Finance
    915 L Street,
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    916.554.6805 

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