Tag: Linux Box

Tripwire for Linux File Integrity

Posted on Jun.24, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

What is Tripwire?
Tripwire is a form intrusion detection system (IDS) that helps you keep tabs on the integrity of the files on your computer. Quite simply it will help identify files or modifications made to your system in the event someone compromised your system.
How does Tripwire work?
Tripwire works on a pretty easy to understand concept. Basically, when you install Tripwire on your linux box you tell it to scan your system and create a database of checksums and information. Once [...]


SSH (SCP) Send Files from Windows to Your Linux Box

Posted on Jun.20, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

Not all of us have the luxury of working both at home and at work on a UNIX based system. However that doesn’t mean you can’t transfer files safely and securely between the two systems.
Due to a firewall, I’m unable to use FTP on a non-standard port, from my work, however I am able to use SSH to connect to my home computer.
There are many different clients for Windows based systems for SSH connections, however I am fond of PuTTy [...]