Linux Tips & Patch Management

Just like a strong foundation is vital for a building, a secure kernel is essential for a secure Linux system.  Live patching allows applying security patches to a running kernel...

Integrating security into DevOps workflows has become a critical task, especially in Linux environments. As organizations increasingly rely on DevOps to streamline software development and deployment, ensuring robust security measures...

Recently, a survey was released that examined how different organizations perceive data security. One question, in particular, yielded surprising yet unsurprising results: a large majority of respondents expressed confidence in...

Linus Torvalds, a Finnish computer science student, started Linux as a hobby project in 1991. Linux now powers the world’s top supercomputers, cloud infrastructure, and even forms the foundation for...

You’re making sure your developers can develop, your managers can manage, your customers can … custom? Well, no, but you get the idea. You’re making sure everything runs smoothly. On...

System administrators that work in enterprise environments know that patching is practically a full-time job. Consider the effort involved in patching just one system: a sysadmin must determine that a...

Virtualization is a cornerstone of modern IT-driven business processes primarily due to its resource optimization capabilities. The data flowing through virtualized environments can be critical for organizations to function properly...

Robust user authentication is essential for cybersecurity, preventing unauthorized access to systems and resources. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) provides a centralized solution for this challenge in Linux environments. By...

The complexity of server management can often be overwhelming, especially with the end of life (EOL) of CentOS 7, which necessitates finding new tools and strategies for server administration. One...

Kernel-level security focuses on protecting the core of the Linux system – the kernel. Linux hardening involves implementing measures to protect the Linux system from security risks. Live patching addresses...

Software comes in all shapes and sizes: monolith applications, small utilities, run-of-the-mill middleware, web platforms, mobile apps, etc.. But it seems like finding one that actually “just works” as advertised...