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Scott Pack
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Security Engineer doing Security Engineering things. I like me some automation, vulnerability management, data protection, and Oxford commas.

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Is it a bad idea for a firewall to block ICMP?
Oct 17, 2012
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Should I change the default SSH port on linux servers?
Mar 9, 2013
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How do you destroy an old hard drive?
Feb 2, 2012
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How can I protect my internet-connected devices from discovery by Shodan?
Apr 9, 2013
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Difference between IDS and IPS and Firewall
Nov 6, 2013
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How can I punish a hacker?
May 11, 2013
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What is the difference between authorized_keys and known_hosts file for SSH?
Sep 26, 2012
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Simple example auditd configuration?
Jul 12, 2011
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Most secure way to partition linux?
Jul 12, 2013
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Why block outgoing network traffic with a firewall?
Nov 21, 2012
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