Security
OSSEC – Error: PostgreSQL client libraries not installed.
I was playing with OSSEC HIDS this afternoon and trying to get it configured to work with MySQL and when I was running make on the DB setup I was getting this error: Error: PostgreSQL client libraries not installed. I was a bit frustrated with it, it seems as it if requires both MySQL and…
Read MoreCurious to See a DDOS in Action?
I’ve always wondered what a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) really looks like. Fortunately, there is now this pretty awesome video illustration of what it looks like:
Read MoreCrazy April for the WordPress Platform
In case you haven’t been following the month of April has been a bit of a whirlwind for website owners, specifically those using the WordPress platform. The good news is it’s motivated me to start writing again, not so much here but on our company blog. That being said, let me get you caught up…
Read MoreWordPress Website Security: WordSesh 2013
Here is an online presentation I gave at WordSesh 2013. Always weird when you give an online presentation, unable to gauge the crowd and respond accordingly. Look forward to your feedback.
Read MoreWordCamp Miami 2013: WordPress Website Security
I’ll be in Miami this weekend, for WordCamp Miami 2013, giving a new, updated talk on Website Security. Come by and say hi if you’re around — If you’re not, no problem, I’ve included my slides below in this post for your reference. My talk is titled Staying of the Website Threats and Becoming One…
Read MoreOSSEC For Website Security: Part I
OSSEC HIDS is my preferred host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS). I have to admit I am a bit partial to it because my good friend Daniel Cid built it and sold it to Trend Micro / Third Brigade back in 2008. I have what many don’t have, that’s the ability to pester Daniel until he…
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