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Tools
Whether you're running Windows 2000/XP, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris or HP-UX, the chances of there being a vulnerability in the default installation of the operating system is very high. Here are some tools and hardening templates that assist in creating stronger defenses for your computer and data, and verifying the integrity and security of your system.
Be aware! Some of the tools here may cause irreversible changes to your computer. If you have any questions on what these changes mean, e-mail us at security@depaul.edu before clicking on any of the links listed here. If this does not scare you off, please continue on.
Hardening Templates/Configuration Files
- Windows 2000 High Security Template
- Windows XP High Security Template
- RedHat Linux 8.0 Hardening Notes
- Hardening the Sun Solaris Operating Environment
- Sample MON Configuration File
- Recommended Syslog Configuration File
- Newsyslog Configuration File
- NTP Configuration File
- Sample "Sudoers" file for Sudo
- OpenSSH Configuration File
- OpenBSD Packet Filter Configuration File
- IPTables Packet Filter Configuration File
- Sample Logon Banner (aka. /etc/issue)
- Miscellaneous Snort Rules
Utilities
- Win 2k/XP Network Time Protocol Synchronization Script
- Windows XP Desktop Security Rollup Package
- Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package
- Verify Syslogd Files Exist
- Check Disk Free (cdf)
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