April 2012 Meeting Details
May 10th, 2012
The meeting of the “Indian Libre User Group” was successfully held on April 22nd 2012
Date: 22-04-2012
Time: 2:00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Internet Club, IInd Floor, AMI Trust Building,Broadway Enclave,
Broadway, Ernakulam
2.30pm – 2.45pm
Customary Self Introduction.
People shared their experience with Free Software
2.45pm – 4.15pm – Session by G. Venkit Subramanian
Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol for secure data communication, remote shell services or command execution and other secure network services between two networked computers that it connects via a secure channel over an insecure network: a server and a client (running SSH server and SSH client programs, respectively).The protocol specification distinguishes two major versions that are referred to as SSH-1 and SSH-2.
The best-known application of the protocol is for access to shell accounts on Unix-like operating systems. It was designed as a replacement for Telnet and other insecure remote shell protocols such as the Berkeley rsh and rexec protocols, which send information, notably passwords, in plaintext, rendering them susceptible to interception and disclosure using packet analysis.The encryption used by SSH is intended to provide confidentiality and integrity of data over an unsecured network, such as the Internet.
4.15pm – 4.30pm
Tea break
Concluding Session
People were requested to handle small technical discussions for the next meeting.
Thanks to all the attendees for coming and they are requested to put their feedback on the mailing list so that we can improve future meetings
The next user meet is on 27 May 2012
ILUG-Cochin Meeting on 22nd April 2012
April 20th, 2012
Warm Greetings To The Free Software Community
Indian Libre User Group is spreading Free Software awareness in society through its regular monthly meetings ( 4th Sunday of every month ),conducted since 1997. ILUG Cochin (www.ilug-cochin.org) is holding its regular meeting for this month on Sunday, 22nd April 2012.
The Details are as follows
Date : 22/04/2012, 22nd April, Sunday
Time : 2pm – 5:30pm
Venue :
Internet Club, IInd Floor, AMI Trust Bldg,
Broadway Enclave, Broadway,
Kochi-682031
Location: Behind Allappat Super Shoppe,On top of SBT Treasury wing
Meeting Schedule
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1. Introduction to Free Software and GNU Movement
2. Agenda : Securing Openssh
3. Technical Discussions
4. Q&A Session
A Map showing the venue is available at :
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/content/view/31/
Directions to reach venue.
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/meetings/directions-to-meeting-venue/
Get answers to your questions about the meeting at:
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/faq/
For further information contact :
Tel:+91 9447111771
Tel:+91 9995717112
Tel:+91 9747173432
Tel:+91 9496449969
Tel:+91 484 2374862 ( Venue )
Tel:+91 484 4025077 ( Venue )
contact at ilug-cochin.org
Details
1. Introduction to Free Software
We start of with our regular discussion on the concepts and philosophy of the Free Software Movement and related topics.
2. Agenda : Securing Openssh
The importance Remote Administration in all aspects of internet based transactions, security relating to vital areas will be discussed. We will also discuss how this will be useful for day to day use.
3. Technical Discussions
Attendees will discuss and/or present topics of interest. They will share their knowledge by handling small sessions to make up the Technical Session part of the Meeting.
4. Q&A Session
This would be used to answer doubts that users have concerning Free Software.
We look forward to your participation for this exciting meeting. Hope to meet you all on Sunday.
Thank You
Regards
Co-ordinator
Indian Libre User Group, Cochin
March 2012 Meeting Details
March 26th, 2012
The meeting of the “Indian Libre User Group” was successfully held on March 25th 2012.
Date: 25-03-2012
Time: 2:00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Internet Club, IInd Floor, AMI Trust Building,
Broadway Enclave, Broadway, Ernakulam
2.30pm – 2.45pm
Customary Self Introduction.
People shared their experience with Free Software
2.45pm – 4.15pm – Session by G. Venkit Subramanian
Server Hardening is the process of enhancing server security through a variety of means resulting in a much more secure server operating environment which is due to the advanced security measures that are put in place during the server hardening process.
Methods for Server Hardening
1. Encrypt Data Communication
2. Avoid Using FTP, Telnet, And Rlogin / Rsh
3. Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability
4. One Network Service Per System or VM Instance
5. Keep Linux Kernel and Software Up to Date
6. Use Linux Security Extensions
7. User Accounts and Strong Password Policy
8. Password Aging
9. Restricting Use of Previous Passwords
10. Locking User Accounts After Login Failures
11. Make Sure No Non-Root Accounts Have UID Set To 0
12. Disable root Login
13. Physical Server Security
14. Disable Unwanted Services
15. Delete X Windows
16. Configure Iptables and TCPWrappers
17. Linux Kernel /etc/sysctl.conf Hardening
18. Disk Quotas
4.15pm – 4.30pm
Tea break
4.30pm – 5.30pm – Continuation of Server Hardening
Methods for Server Hardening
19. Turn Off IPv6
20. Disable Unwanted SUID and SGID Binaries
21. Logging and Auditing
22. Monitor Suspicious Log Messages With Logwatch / Logcheck
23. System Accounting with audit
24. Secure OpenSSH Server
25. Install And Use Intrusion Detection System
Concluding Session
People were requested to handle small technical discussions for the next meeting.
Thanks to all the attendees for coming and they are requested to put their feedback on the mailing list so that we can improve future meetings
The next user meet is on 22nd April 2012
ILUG-Cochin Meeting on March 25th 2012
March 22nd, 2012
Warm Greetings To The Free Software Community
Indian Libre User Group is spreading Free Software awareness in society through its regular monthly meetings ( 4th Sunday of every month ),conducted since 1997. ILUG Cochin (www.ilug-cochin.org) is holding its regular meeting for this month on Sunday, 25th March 2012.
The Details are as follows
Date : 25/03/2012, 25th March, Sunday
Time : 2pm – 5:30pm
Venue :
Internet Club
IInd Floor, AMI Trust Bldg,
Broadway Enclave, Broadway,
Kochi-682031
Location: Behind Allappat Super Shoppe,On top of SBT Treasury wing
Meeting Schedule
================
1. Introduction to Free Software and GNU Movement
2. Agenda : GNU/Linux hardening & security
3. Technical Discussions
4. Q&A Session
A Map showing the venue is available at :
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/activities/ilug_cochin_map/
Directions to reach venue.
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/meetings/directions-to-meeting-venue/
Get answers to your questions about the meeting at:
http://www.ilug-cochin.org/faq/
For further information contact :
Tel:+91 9447111771
Tel:+91 9995717112
Tel:+91 9747173432
Tel:+91 9496449969
Tel:+91 484 2374862 ( Venue )
Tel:+91 484 4025077 ( Venue )
contact at ilug-cochin.org
Details
1. Introduction to Free Software
We start of with our regular discussion on the concepts and philosophy of the Free Software Movement and related topics.
2. Agenda : GNU/Linux hardening & security
We will have a discussion about the safety aspects of GNU/Linux hardening & security. We will also discuss how this step is the first step that helps system/network administrators.
3. Technical Discussions
Attendees will discuss and/or present topics of interest. They will share their knowledge by handling small sessions to make up the Technical Session part of the Meeting.
4. Q&A Session
This would be used to answer doubts that users have concerning Free Software.
We look forward to your participation for this exciting meeting. Hope to meet you all on Sunday.
Thank You
Regards
Co-ordinator
Indian Libre User Group, Cochin
February 2012 Meeting Details
March 6th, 2012
The meeting of the “Indian Libre User Group” was successfully held on February 26th 2012.
Date: 26-02-2012
Time: 2:00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Internet Club, IInd Floor, AMI Trust Building,
Broadway Enclave, Broadway, Ernakulam
2.30pm – 2.45pm
Customary Self Introduction.
People shared their experience with Free Software
2.45pm – 4.15pm – Session by G. Venkit Subramanian
Continued discussion about NMAP(2nd Session).
4.15pm – 4.30pm
Tea break
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Introduction to GNU/Linux freelancing.
It was an excellent session, where the attendees shared their experience about freelance jobs related to GNU/Linux. The goal of the discussion was how to make an income using Free Software by keeping the Free Software Philosophy.
Concluding Session
People were requested to handle small technical discussions for the next meeting.
Thanks to all the attendees for coming and they are requested to put their feedback on the mailing list so that we can improve future meetings
The next user meet is on 25 March 2012