IS-418: Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

* Project: Linux – Based Web Application Infrastructure

* Project: Logistics

* Project Part 3: Executive Summary

* Project Part 3: Tasks 1 * Project Part 3: Tasks 2 * Project Part 3: Tasks 3
IS-418: Security Strategies in Linux Platforms and Applications

* Project: Linux – Based Web Application Infrastructure

* Project: Logistics

* Project Part 3: Executive Summary

* Project Part 3: Tasks 1 * Project Part 3: Tasks 2 * Project Part 3: Tasks 3

Task 1: Use a Kernel

Scenario:
First World Bank Savings and Loan's Linux-based infrastructure requires an in-house custom kernel or a kernel provided by a vendor …show more content…

Opengear's Solution:

The most robust:
All of our RIM and DCIM appliances are built on a proven open source Linux platform. Linux is subjected to the rigors of truly open testing by the myriad of Linux developers and users around the world. This worldwide community can detect and respond to bugs, interoperability defects and security vulnerabilities core quickly and efficiently than would be possible in a closed proprietary environment.

The most extensible:
Unlike our competitors we also give our users access to the Linux core - so they craft custom solutions to best manage their sites. We provide tool to support custom applications and scripting so the customer can create unique solutions that to meet their exact needs.

The most complete:
Embedded within each of our management appliances is a rich tapestry of open management applications and communications and security utilities. These are all built on open standards and deliver maximum interoperability with third party management environments, and interface with the widest range of third party devices.

The most affordable: