LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Security
User Name
Password
Linux - Security This forum is for all security related questions.
Questions, tips, system compromises, firewalls, etc. are all included here.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 10-21-2010, 01:24 AM   #16
jschiwal
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Fargo, ND
Distribution: SuSE AMD64
Posts: 15,733

Rep: Reputation: 681Reputation: 681Reputation: 681Reputation: 681Reputation: 681Reputation: 681

How is the server room secured?
Not all locks (or doors) are made equal. Does a system log who enters the server room? E.G. using a fob to enter. Accountability may help against insider theft. Are the employees trained to be on guard against social engineering, such as Bob showing up in an Acme Networking uniform and claiming that Ted called earlier?

How are the disks encrypted. Does restarting require a passphrase be entered? If not, a key to decrypt the filesystem, that exists on the server, does not provide protection; while protecting the key with a pass phrase will prevent unattended recovery.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Help with converting a physical server to a virtual centosboy Linux - Virtualization and Cloud 3 08-20-2010 03:15 PM
[SOLVED] Squid Proxy Server Taking more Physical Memory mail4vijay Linux - General 3 12-06-2009 10:01 PM
upgrading to new physical server but want to keep current installation beaker15 Linux - General 1 11-05-2008 09:25 AM
LXer: The Future of Physical Hard Drive Security LXer Syndicated Linux News 0 09-18-2006 11:54 AM
Physical Security MetroidFan2002 General 10 11-25-2005 09:53 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Security

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:31 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration