Off-Topic Friday
from shellsharks@infosec.pub to cybersecurity@infosec.pub on 13 Sep 2024 14:25
https://infosec.pub/post/17500928

Wanna chat about something non-infosec amongst those of us who frequent /c/cybersecurity? Here’s your chance! (Keep things civil & respectful please)

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thevoidzero@lemmy.world on 13 Sep 2024 14:59 collapse

What would be interesting topics in Linux for you guys. I am in a Linux student club, have no experience with cyber security except the generic things, and we are looking to attract cyber security students since Linux doesn’t have many students to maintain club status.

cron@feddit.org on 13 Sep 2024 15:59 collapse

I believe there are several Linux-related topics that could be valuable for this cybersecurity community. While I’m not a Linux expert, here are a few suggestions:

  • Security features in the Linux kernel: An overview of features like ASLR and cgroups, including their strengths and limitations.
  • Securing Linux servers: Practical guides, how-tos, and tools (e.g., Auditd, Sysdig) for hardening Linux systems.
  • Vulnerabilities and detailed writeups: Sharing in-depth analyses to learn from real-world mistakes. (But please, let’s avoid posting every CVE. 😉)
thevoidzero@lemmy.world on 13 Sep 2024 17:36 collapse

Those topics seems a little advanced for a Linux user without cyber security knowledge though. I personally don’t understand any of them lol. I know what hardening is, what CVEs are; but except for few anecdotes like the logj4, xz, etc, I don’t think I’d know enough to talk about the cyber security side of linux.

I was thinking more along the side of daily life things. Like how programmer like linux because it’s easier to develop things and manage environments and cross program compatibility.

cron@feddit.org on 13 Sep 2024 18:48 collapse

You’re right, these are definitely some advanced topics. But no need to know everything yourself, if you stumble upon one of these topics during your research, you might want to post them here.