Tag: opensource
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Best Practices for Secure Linux Kernel Updates
Keeping your Linux systems secure and up to date is a crucial part of maintaining a robust IT infrastructure. The Linux kernel is the core component of the operating system, responsible for managing system resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. Therefore, regular Linux kernel updates are essential to patch vulnerabilities, enhance performance, and…
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Open Source Is at a Crossroads
The cracks are beginning to show in this global ecosystem, as many projects lack the basic funding to sustain the software that literally runs the world.Open source software is having a midlife crisis. Open source contributors are struggling to keep pace. Popular open source projects are making restrictive licensing changes. Backdoor threats are placing the…
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Proton Pass Desktop App Released for Linux
Proton, the Swiss-based privacy company best known for its VPN and e-mail services, has announced the release of Proton Pass for Linux and macOS. The new desktop apps mean Proton’s open-source and end-to-end encrypted password manager now supports all major desktop operating systems, as well as Android and iOS. Proton Pass web extensions are available…
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NethSecurity: Open-source Linux firewall
NethSecurity is a free, open-source Linux firewall that simplifies network security deployment. It integrates various security features into one platform, including firewalling, intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus, multi-WAN, DNS, and content filtering. NethSecurity has an intuitive interface that delivers real-time insights and control over network security. It is a centralized hub for monitoring and managing…
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CSSP Calls for Proposals
The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) is a federally-funded program that supports federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, and Indigenous governments in the development of innovative science and technology advancements that contribute to the safety and security of Canadians. Projects funded by CSSP strengthen Canada’s ability to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover…
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Open Source Code Worth $5B
What is open source software worth? That’s the difficult question the Linux Foundation is aiming to help answer in a new report that aims to measure the development costs of Linux-related Collaborative Projects. Placing a price tag on Linux and other open source platforms is tough for several reasons. Most obviously, a lot of open…
