Hello - i install this on Ubuntu and think this guide also work with Debian.
The guide explain how to install and configurate Tripwire on your system.
And also explain how to save the Tripwire database on removable media.
I can not programming but succed to install Tripwire - so can you even if you don't have coding skills :-)
TRIPWIRE
Tripwire is a "intrusion detection system" ... this means that Tripwire don't prevent an intrusion, but it will notice if it has happen.
It works like this; Tripwire sign each file with a specific algorithm or key number on your operating system and save all the information on a database.
So if some one change of modifie any file, then Tripwire will notice this change, so no one can break into your computer without you being aware of that.
So each file gets a uniq id and if some one hack into your system Tripwire will notice the change with some critical files being modified.
The great thing with this guide is that in the end i will explain how you install the Tripwire database on removable media.
This means that if you get an intrusion - so cant they modifie or hack your Tripwire - it is safe and secure.
THE FIRST PART OF THE INSTALLATION
First you need to have a new installation from scratch, so you know that your operating system has not been temporized with.
Now you can connect to internet and install Tripwire.
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install tripwire
Now when you run Tripwire installation it will ask you at the beginning to configuration email option.
Then you should pick "internetsystem" ...
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After that it will ask you to add what kind of email you use.
Like hotmail.com or gmail.com
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After this Tripwire will ask you if you want to install two secure keys.
The site key and the local key.
You should answer yes and continue doing so true the hole installation process.
It is a good idea if you have prepared your self with two good key phrases.
Two good passwords.