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Starting an International Cybersecurity Conversation

Posted by kdawson on from the let's-talk-you-go-first dept.

crimeandpunishment writes "Every government in the world is dealing with cybercrime, but they're all doing it on their own. In the context of 'cyberwar' saber-rattling on all sides, getting governments to share information is a challenge. But an international security conference this week in Dallas is aimed at doing just that — even if only on an informal basis."

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  1. Re:OpenBSD could eliminate "cybercrime". by BhaKi · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Your logic is flawed. Your argument is like - OS2 is based on OS1, and OS1 is secure, therefore OS2 is secure. When it comes to security, the valid argument is - If OS2 is based on OS1, and OS2 is secure, then OS1 is secure. This is because the number of bugs in OS2 would be greater than or equal to (but not less than) the number of bugs in OS1. Of course, I'm assuming that bugs are the only mechanism for the emergence of vulnerabilities. But you get the point, right?

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  2. Any OS can be further security-hardened though by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    "OpenBSD is more secure than windows/OSX.whatever" - by YrWrstNtmr (564987) on Sunday May 02, @05:49PM (#32066704)

    By default, perhaps yes. However, any Operating System out there today can be "security hardened" (including BSD variants such as MacOS X, because Apple themselves publish a guide for doing it that's pretty thorough & comprehensive on their website no less), including Windows, Linux (yes, even SeLinux bearing distros of Linux), MacOS X, Solaris, and BSD's other than MacOS X too. This is indicated by the existence of CIS Tool versions out there, and for each of them, and yes, it does do more to security-harden them all than the std. oem distribution setups they're issued with (inclusive of SeLinux bearing distros).

    Examples of what the outcome is once it is applied, along with other layered security measures, in the case of Microsoft Windows-NT based OS of more modern varieties:

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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA/Windows 7 (+ make it "fun-to-do" via CIS Tool Guidance & beyond):

    http://www.tcmagazine.com/forums/index.php?s=568d95985ad83ef4add94de09f6026d3&showtopic=2662

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    http://forums.theplanet.com/index.php?s=80bbbffc22d358de6b01b8450d596746&showtopic=89123&st=60&start=60

    "the use of the hosts file has worked for me in many ways. for one it stops ad banners, it helps speed up your computer as well. if you need more proof i am writing to you on a 400 hertz computer and i run with ease. i do not get 200++ viruses and spy ware a month as i use to. now i am lucky if i get 1 or 2 viruses a month. if you want my opinion if you stick to what APK says in his article about securing your computer then you will be safe and should not get any viruses or spy ware, but if you do get hit with viruses and spy ware then it will your own fault. keep up the good fight APK." - Kings Joker, user of my guide @ THE PLANET

    AND

    http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

    "I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

    AND

    "APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

    AND

    http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=3

    "Its 2009 - still trouble free! I was told last week by a co worker who does active directory administration, and he said I was doing overkill. I told him yes, but I just eliminated the half life in windows that you usually get. He said good point. So from 2008 till 2009. No speed decreases, its been to a lan party, moved around in a move, and it still NEVER has had the OS reinstalled besides the fact I imaged the drive over in 2008. Great stuff! My client STILL Hasn't called me back in regards to that one machine to get it locked down for the kid. I am glad it worked and I am sure her wallet is appreciated too now that it works. Speaking of which, I need to call her to see if I can get some leads. APK - I will say it again, the guide is FANTASTIC! Its made my PC e