Operating Systems Security

Needless to say, all operating systems are not created equal. None most popular operating systems of today were developed with secure electronic commerce in mind.

Unix is the oldest and most widely used networking operating system in use today. Unix has the advantage of having been hacked and patched by hackers and crackers for decades. One of the most popular Unix derivatives is Linux, developed by Linus Torvalds and now maintained by thousands of volunteers and many software companies. But Linux still has flaws that are being discovered every day. It is extremely important to monitor these occurances and apply the necessary patched when they are made available.

Microsoft's Windows platform has seen unprecidented growth as a server and client platform. Whether it be in the millions of home PCs, on the Internet or on corporate LANs, its popularity has caught the fancy of many hackers.

Refer to the security resources page for more helpful links and ideas on securing operating systems.

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