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This is a small list dedicated to Linux users or those who just like to think about Linux. There isn't much here, but since it's at eGroups, you can take a look at the archives and then split. Besides, darn it, I have to crank out these reviews and there just isn't much to choose from lately.
In case you err in thinking this list would be a total waste of your time, here's a very useful recent post to whet your appetite:
"These advanced tips are mostly for larger systems or networks that have more resources, are a more valuable target, or that are run by more experienced system administrators who are available to implement and maintain the installation. They should be implemented in conjunction with the security precautions discussed in last week in Part 1 of this topic. 1. Filesystem defenses. Turn your filesystem into a staunch ally by mounting major partitions separately, and by making critical partitions read only. Take advantage of native Linux defenses, like the append-only and immutable attributes for the ext2 filesystem.
2. Using backups to validate system security. By making a snapshot of your system upon completion of a successful installation, you can validate system integrity against this backup to see if files have been tampered with. You can also use the backup to return your system to its secure state if it has been compromised."
And so forth. There are eight more tips; go see if you can find them.
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