Re: Secure Linux From Scratch

On Sun, Dec 14, 2003 at 04:06:35PM +0100, Miguel Bazdresch wrote:
> 
> My own suggestions follow. I see two big slices in the security pie:
> 
<..>
> I think covering both aspects in necessary and gives maximum
> security. What good is it to lock down the kernel if then you go and
> run xmule as root? (an extreme example to illustrate my point).

Miguel, you're thinking the same as me. (be scared). :) Yes, there must
be someway to differentiate level of importance and which systems should
definately apply said techniques. Your suggestion seems a good way to do
it.

> This is the kind of book I'd like to read - and this is the kind of
> book that I don't think exists today.

Exactly.

-- 
Archaic

Morality is always the product of terror; its chains and
strait-waistcoats are fashioned by those who dare not trust others,
because they dare not trust themselves, to walk in liberty.

- Aldous Huxley

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